Town of Dartmouth 2011 Annual Town Report

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Town of Dartmouth
2011 Annual Town Report
Table of Contents
Town Demographics ................................................................................................................... 4
Directory of Public Officials ....................................................................................................... 5
Directory of Town Office Numbers ............................................................................................. 6
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR .......................................................................................... 7
FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTANT REPORTS
Town Accountant ........................................................................................................................ 9
Board of Assessors .................................................................................................................... 33
Town Collector ......................................................................................................................... 34
PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION
Building Department ................................................................................................................. 36
Police Department .................................................................................................................... 40
Emergency Management ........................................................................................................... 48
PUBLIC WORKS AND SERVICES
Department of Public Works ..................................................................................................... 49
Engineering Division ................................................................................................................ 53
Highway and Sanitation Division .............................................................................................. 54
Construction Division ............................................................................................................... 59
Water Pollution Control ............................................................................................................ 63
Water Division .......................................................................................................................... 66
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Planning Board ......................................................................................................................... 70
Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District ......................................... 74
Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District .................................................... 76
Zoning Board of Appeals .......................................................................................................... 78
Historical Commission .............................................................................................................. 80
Community Preservation Committee ......................................................................................... 82
Cemetery Commission .............................................................................................................. 87
PUBLIC LIBRARIES ............................................................................................................. 89
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ..................................................................................................... 99
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School ......................................... 203
DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY TELEVISION .................................................................. 245
HUMAN SERVICES
Board of Health ....................................................................................................................... 254
Council on Aging .................................................................................................................... 258
Housing Authority................................................................................................................... 261
Veterans’ Services................................................................................................................... 264
Youth Commission ................................................................................................................. 265
Legal Department .................................................................................................................... 269
PARKS, NATURAL RESOURCES & RECREATION
Bristol County Mosquito Control Project ................................................................................ 270
Conservation Commission....................................................................................................... 274
Harbormaster/Shellfish............................................................................................................ 279
Park Department ..................................................................................................................... 282
Recreation Department ............................................................................................................ 284
DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
Director of Development ......................................................................................................... 286
Capital Planning Committee .................................................................................................... 288
TOWN CLERK ..................................................................................................................... 293
TOWN DEMOGRAPHICS
Location
Dartmouth is located in Southeastern Massachusetts in the County of Bristol; bordered by Fall
River and Freetown to the north, New Bedford to the east, Westport to the west and the Atlantic
Ocean to the south. Dartmouth is approximately 60 miles south of Boston and 30 miles east of
Providence and is the fifth largest town in the Commonwealth.
Area
Total Area 63.95 sq. miles
Land Area 61.82 sq. miles
Population
34,412 (as of Jan 1, 2010)
U.S.G.S. Topographical Plates
Fall River East, New Bedford South,
Westport, New Bedford North
Form of Government
Select Board
Executive Administrator
Representative Town Meeting
Incorporated
Dartmouth was incorporated as a
town in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts in 1664.
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DIRECTORY OF PUBLIC OFFICALS
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
U.S. Representative, Fourth District
U.S. Senator
U.S. Senator
Barney Frank
Scott Brown
John F. Kerry
STATE GOVERNMENT
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Auditor of the Commonwealth
Treasurer and Receiver General
Attorney General
Senator, Second Bristol District
State Representative, Ninth Bristol District
Deval Patrick
Timothy P. Murray
William F. Galvin
Suzanne M. Bump
Steven Grossman
Martha Coakley
Mark C. Montigny
Christopher M. Markey
BRISTOL COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Commissioners
Sheriff
Register of Deeds (Southern District)
Treasurer
Clerk of Courts
Register of Probate and Insolvency
District Attorney
Paul B. Kitchen
Maria F. Lopes
John R. Mitchell
Thomas M. Hodgson
J. Mark Treadup
Christopher Saunders
Marc J. Santos
Gina DeRossi
C. Samuel Sutter
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DARTMOUTH TOWN OFFICE NUMBERS
Accountant
Animal Control
Assessors Department
Board of Appeals
Board of Health
Building Department
Clerk
Collector
Computer Services
Conservation Department
Council on Aging
Department of Public Works
Director of Development
Emergency Management
Harbormaster
Legal Department
Libraries
North Dartmouth
Southworth
Parks & Recreation Department
Police Department
Police, Fire & Ambulance
Planning Department
Select Board Office
School Department
Shellfish Department
Treasurers Department
Youth Commission
Veterans
508-910-1824
508-910-1840
508-910-1809
508-910-1868
508-910-1804
508-910-1820
508-910-1800
509-910-1806
508-910-1861
508-910-1822
508-910-4717
508-910-0740
508-910-1883
508-999-0757
508-999-0759
508-910-1881
508-999-0728
508-999-0726
508-910-1812
508-910-1734
911
508-910-1816
508-910-1813
508-997-3391
508-910-1725
508-910-1802
508-910-1855
508-910-1818
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SELECT BOARD MEMBERS
Michael P. Watson-Chairperson
Lara H. Stone-Vice-Chairperson
Joseph Michaud
Shawn D. McDonald
William J. Trimble
Term Expires 2012
Term Expires 2012
Term Expires 2013
Term Expires 2013
Term Expires 2014
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
As Dartmouth began 2011 many individuals were predicting “dark” fiscal clouds due to the
Commonwealth’s fiscal problems. However, the Governor prepared and the State legislature
adopted a FY2012 budget that level funded most of local aid which allowed Dartmouth to
prepare and adopt a budget which included the following:
-Establishing and then starting to fund a Trust Fund to begin to address Dartmouth’s
unfunded liability for retiree Health Insurance. This unfunded liability is experienced by
almost all States and municipalities and is similar to the unfunded pension liability issue
which some States and municipalities started to address in the late 1970’s and Massachusetts
did not address until the late 1980’s which has resulted in a plan to resolve the issue over the
next fifteen years in Dartmouth and longer in some other municipalities in Massachusetts.
Thus, I expect Dartmouth and other municipalities’ throughout the nation will be addressing
this unfunded retiree health insurance issue over many years.
-Added funds to the Town’s Stabilization Fund to maintain it at 7.5% of the Town’s
operating budget in accordance with the Financial Policy adopted by the Select Board.
-Provided additional funding for snow and ice operations so as to avoid deficit spending in
the account, for average winters.
-Restored funding to fill three vacant Police Officer positions.
-Started to partially fund certain annual capital expenditures for Police cruisers and school
technology purchases from operating funds.
Additionally, certain management incentives implemented by Treasurer and Finance Director
Barnes and myself, such as a new Ambulance contract, bidding property and liability insurance,
pre-paying the Town’s pension assessment, contracting for electricity and aggressively
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administering our Workers Compensation and Unemployment issues assisted Dartmouth in
putting together a current services budget for FY2012.
For me, a major focus was to encourage and develop Alternative Energy projects. In 2010, I
along with Town staff, started to focus on solar projects. Thus, the first success was the
permitting of a solar farm on the former sports dome on Reed Rd. By the end of 2011,
construction was initiated on this project. In March, the Con Ed solar farm in the New Bedford
Industrial Park became operational and became the largest operating solar facility in New
England at that time. In June, I concluded negotiations with Borrego Solar for a twenty year
contract to purchase electricity from a solar farm that they would create on the Town’s former
landfill on Russells Mills Road. Based on the success of this project which as 2011 was closing
was being permitted by the Commonwealth’s DEP and NSTAR, I decided that rather than solely
pursue wind power for providing the remainder of the Town’s electrical load, I would use a
parallel track of pursuing solar power. As a result of a Request for Proposals, the Town awarded
EMI Dartmouth Solar a twenty year contract to provide 8.0 MW of power at a fixed price over
twenty years. This then resulted in the end to the Town’s Wind Turbine Projects as the Town
would have no further electrical load to offset from purchasing wind power despite the fact that
the Town staff and its consultants had prepared a Request for Proposals and attained responses
from three firms to do the wind turbine project as the Town staff and it consultant had revised the
location of the wind turbines and produced noise and flicker studies which had the wind turbine
in compliance with current standards. However, the bottom line was that solar power due to
Federal and State incentives would produce greater savings for the Town. Additionally, staff
worked on initiatives to become a Green Community. This included Town Meeting adopting a
new zoning by-law allowing solar farms by right as a use. Staff also worked on projects at
Public Works and Council on Aging to conserve energy use. Finally, I oversaw the construction
of a new HVAC system at Southworth Library and a new air condenser at Town Hall which
were originally planned as a need to replace old equipment but will result in energy savings.
In late August, the Town was faced with Hurricane Irene. Fortunately for Dartmouth, we did
not experience the damage experienced by some other municipalities. However, staff from Civil
Preparedness, Police, Public Works, and other departments along with the Fire Districts did an
excellent job preparing and responding to this natural disaster.
In 2012, the Town assisted a number of development projects. Cedar Dell was revised and
re-started. Colonial South opened a new Honda facility. Zoning to assist Lincoln Park was
revised. Several projects in Padanaram were assisted, particularly the former Tyvek building.
Additionally, staff assisted several other businesses.
In closing this report, there were several other projects which were completed in 2011.
Assistance was provided to the Charter Review Committee. Assistance was provided to the ByLaws Committee which reviewed, revised and codified the Town’s By-Laws for the first time in
fifty years or more. New computers were installed throughout the Town and staff was provided
training on the new operating system which was a first. Work was initiated on restoring part of
the Russells Mills library. Staff and I also worked with the Agriculture Prevention Trust
Committee, and the State delegation to pursue efforts to return the Town’s three farms to
agriculture use and eventually selling them.
In conclusion, 2011 was a time in Dartmouth when there were a number of significant
charges which provide a foundation for Dartmouth to continue to grow in the future.
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TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Forwarded
Appropriation
STM
Line
Committee
Total
Net
Before
To
Budget to
07/01/10
ATM 6/10
Appropriation
Transfers
Transfers
Available
Expenditures
Encumb.
FY2012
Actual
General Government
Town Meeting
Off Duty Pay
500.00
500.00
149.43
350.57
350.57
General Expenses
850.00
850.00
850.00
0.00
0.00
1,350.00
999.43
350.57
Total Town Meeting
0.00
1,350.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
350.57
Selectmen
Professional Salaries
125,000.00
2,500.00
127,500.00
127,500.00
0.00
0.00
Clerical Salaries
105,325.00
2,106.50
107,431.50
104,973.69
2,457.81
2,457.81
750.00
750.00
750.00
0.00
0.00
19,400.00
19,400.00
13,972.95
5,427.05
5,427.05
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
993.00
993.00
992.50
0.50
0.50
17,000.00
18,400.00
11,440.36
6,959.64
6,959.64
SERPEDD Assessment
4,954.00
4,954.00
4,953.48
0.52
0.52
Mass Municipal Mgmt Dues
4,838.00
4,838.00
4,720.00
118.00
118.00
75,508.00
75,508.00
41,814.80
33,693.20
33,693.20
359,774.50
311,117.78
48,656.72
Longevity
General Expenses
Encumbrances
Buzzard Bay Action Comm
Training
1,400.00
Manpower Expense
Total Selectmen
1,400.00
353,768.00
0.00
4,606.50
0.00
0.00
48,656.72
Finance Committee
General Expenses
Reserve Fund Expense
Total Finance Committee
705,000.00
0.00
705,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
(400,448.16)
304,551.84
304,551.84
304,551.84
(400,448.16)
304,551.84
0.00
304,551.84
80,898.25
80,898.25
0.00
0.00
91,345.85
91,345.85
0.00
0.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00
0.00
2,000.00
175,444.10
2,000.00
175,444.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
304,551.84
Town Accountant
80,898.25
Clerical Salaries
89,554.75
Longevity
General Expenses
Total Town Accountant
1,791.10
1,200.00
0.00
2,000.00
173,653.00
0.00
1,791.10
0.00
9
Assessors
86,089.00
Clerical Salaries
119,978.00
2,359.56
86,089.00
86,089.00
0.00
0.00
122,337.56
116,506.77
5,830.79
5,830.79
Longevity
1,800.00
1,800.00
1,800.00
0.00
0.00
General Expenses
7,300.00
7,300.00
5,875.74
1,424.26
1,424.26
10,900.00
10,900.00
0.00
0.00
55,000.00
42,760.00
12,240.00
10,000.00
2,240.00
283,426.56
263,931.51
19,495.05
10,000.00
9,495.05
Encumbrances
10,900.00
Other
Total Assessor's
55,000.00
10,900.00
270,167.00
0.00
2,359.56
0.00
Town Treasurer
104,000.00
2,080.00
106,080.00
106,080.00
0.00
0.00
Clerical Salaries
137,199.00
2,743.98
139,942.98
139,942.98
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Overtime Pay
0.00
Other Salaries
13,466.00
Longevity
General Expenses
269.32
13,735.32
8,183.91
5,551.41
5,551.41
600.00
600.00
600.00
0.00
0.00
71,210.00
71,210.00
61,952.06
9,257.94
2,500.00
6,757.94
Replacement Equipment
0.00
0.00
0.00
Encumbrances
0.00
0.00
0.00
Tax Title Expense
55,000.00
Banking Services
Processing Service
Total Town Treasurer
0.00
88,285.00
81,640.35
6,644.65
6,644.65
5,000.00
5,000.00
1,600.00
3,400.00
3,400.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
659.98
4,340.02
4,340.02
429,853.30
400,659.28
29,194.02
84,131.00
84,131.00
0.00
0.00
208,122.86
204,938.57
3,184.29
3,184.29
2,250.00
2,250.00
0.00
0.00
47,218.66
47,218.66
0.00
0.00
341,722.52
338,538.23
3,184.29
3,184.29
200.00
200.00
0.00
0.00
200.00
200.00
0.00
391,475.00
33,285.00
0.00
5,093.30
33,285.00
2,500.00
26,694.02
Town Collector
84,131.00
Clerical Salaries
204,576.00
Longevity
3,546.86
2,250.00
General Expenses
46,674.00
Total Town Collector
337,631.00
544.66
0.00
4,091.52
0.00
Personnel Board
General Expenses
Total Personnel Board
200.00
0.00
200.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Computer Services
78,888.00
Other Salaries
71,290.00
Longevity
Computer Services
Capital Outlay
(1,699.20)
78,888.00
0.00
0.00
69,590.80
66,944.11
2,646.69
2,646.69
450.00
450.00
450.00
0.00
0.00
218,087.00
218,087.00
220,194.64
(2,107.64)
(2,107.64)
24,722.00
17,023.82
7,698.18
21,597.00
3,125.00
Encumbrances
Total Computer Services
78,888.00
0.00
0.00
390,312.00
0.00
1,425.80
0.00
5,402.98
2,295.20
0.00
0.00
391,737.80
383,500.57
8,237.23
5,402.98
2,834.25
353,050.00
340,564.95
12,485.05
2,485.05
10,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
(10,000.00)
(10,000.00)
0.00
0.00
Town Counsel
General Expenses
337,950.00
Other
15,100.00
10,000.00
Encumbrances
Total Town Counsel
0.00
0.00
347,950.00
0.00
15,100.00
0.00
363,050.00
360,564.95
2,485.05
2,485.05
(0.00)
65,373.00
65,373.00
0.00
0.00
56,914.98
56,914.98
0.00
0.00
16,650.00
16,565.79
84.21
84.21
138,937.98
138,853.77
84.21
Town Clerk
65,373.00
Clerical Salaries
55,799.00
General Expenses
16,650.00
Total Town Clerk
0.00
137,822.00
1,115.98
0.00
1,115.98
0.00
0.00
84.21
Election & Registration
Board Salaries
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.00
0.00
Other Salaries
45,600.00
45,600.00
27,146.76
18,453.24
18,453.24
General Expenses
19,900.00
19,900.00
19,809.81
90.19
90.19
66,500.00
47,956.57
18,543.43
Total Election & Reg.
0.00
66,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18,543.43
Planning Board
Board Salaries
0.00
80,024.00
Clerical Salaries
47,802.00
956.04
0.00
0.00
80,024.00
80,024.00
0.00
0.00
48,758.04
48,758.04
0.00
0.00
Other Salaries
1,450.00
1,450.00
787.29
662.71
662.71
Longevity
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
0.00
0.00
5,466.00
137,198.04
3,490.74
134,560.07
1,975.26
2,637.97
General Expenses
Total Planning Board
0.00
5,466.00
136,242.00
0.00
956.04
0.00
0.00
1,975.26
2,637.97
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Board of Appeals
Clerical Salaries
25,177.00
General Expenses
Total Board of Appeals
503.54
1,900.00
0.00
27,077.00
0.00
503.54
0.00
25,680.54
25,680.54
0.00
0.00
1,900.00
1,787.98
112.02
112.02
27,580.54
27,468.52
112.02
66,300.00
66,300.00
0.00
66,300.00
66,300.00
0.00
0.00
112.02
Grant Department
Total Grant Department
65,000.00
0.00
65,000.00
1,300.00
0.00
1,300.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Conservation Commission
Clerical Salaries
0.00
Inspectors Salaries
74,348.00
Longetivy
600.00
General Expenses
Total Cons. Comm.
1,486.96
7,300.00
0.00
82,248.00
5,950.20
0.00
7,437.16
0.00
0.00
0.00
75,834.96
75,834.96
0.00
0.00
600.00
600.00
0.00
0.00
13,250.20
6,271.95
6,978.25
6,978.25
89,685.16
82,706.91
6,978.25
0.00
6,978.25
Town Hall & Buildings
Custodial Salaries
Overtime
Longevity
Total Town Hall Bldg.
2,135.40
108,905.40
108,318.34
587.06
587.06
40,000.00
800.00
40,800.00
21,730.38
19,069.62
19,069.62
1,050.00
1,050.00
1,050.00
0.00
294,925.00
294,925.00
258,536.19
36,388.81
4,763.52
1,968.00
2,795.52
450,443.92
391,602.91
58,841.01
15,720.88
43,120.13
95,077.52
91,418.00
3,659.52
134.54
3,524.98
95,077.52
91,418.00
3,659.52
134.54
3,524.98
628,662.77
617,947.87
10,714.90
10,714.90
11,605.06
11,605.06
11,605.06
0.00
0.00
1,755.10
1,755.10
(219.58)
1,974.68
1,974.68
0.00
General Expenses
Encumbrances
106,770.00
4,763.52
4,763.52
442,745.00
77.52
95,000.00
77.52
95,000.00
3,662.77
625,000.00
0.00
2,935.40
0.00
0.00
15,720.88
20,667.93
2,795.52
Communications
Telephone Expense
Total Communications
Miscellaneous
Medicare
Share/Unemployment
Wellness Center
Storm Water Mngmnt EPA
II
0.00
0.00
0.00
#19 10/10 Town Hall Con
50,000.00
50,000.00
39,806.58
10,193.42
10,193.42
0.00
#19 10/10 Financial System
50,000.00
50,000.00
20,628.57
29,371.43
29,371.43
0.00
FATM 10/10 Prior Year B
3,704.36
3,704.36
3,704.36
0.00
0.00
12
#19 10/10 Operating
Software
#21 FATM 10/10 Union
Contract
#1 SATM 6/7/11 Prior Year
Bills
#6 10/09 Sprung Building
Constr
#6 10/09 Outdoor
Condensing Un
Total Miscellaneous
72,255.00
72,255.00
69,699.82
2,555.18
1,753.64
450.00
1,303.64
1,303.64
8,844.04
8,844.04
0.00
0.00
115,000.00
115,000.00
0.00
115,000.00
67,795.00
67,795.00
67,795.00
0.00
1,011,374.97
840,261.72
171,113.25
113,957.50
(193,557.02)
81,353.16
8,844.04
199,817.93
625,000.00
298,760.90
(193,557.02)
81,353.16
2,555.18
(0.00)
115,000.00
0.00
0.00
159,094.71
12,018.54
Police Department
249,537.00
4,990.74
254,527.74
234,600.09
19,927.65
19,927.65
Clerical Salaries
161,547.00
3,230.94
164,777.94
158,536.50
6,241.44
6,241.44
3,693,894.00
73,877.88
3,767,771.88
3,581,869.08
185,902.80
185,902.80
Holiday Pay
54,282.00
68,933.45
123,215.45
123,215.45
0.00
0.00
Overtime Pay
250,000.00
(62,847.81)
187,152.19
173,552.79
13,599.40
13,599.40
Officer's Salaries
Impact Patrols
49,945.00
998.90
50,943.90
26,873.35
24,070.55
24,070.55
Dispatcher's Salaries
411,232.00
8,224.64
419,456.64
369,203.57
50,253.07
50,253.07
Dispatcher's Holiday
9,100.00
182.00
9,282.00
3,644.94
5,637.06
5,637.06
Dispatcher's Overtime
39,000.00
780.00
39,780.00
38,932.20
847.80
847.80
Chief-Holiday Pay
10,517.00
210.34
10,727.34
5,158.66
5,568.68
5,568.68
Longevity
22,050.00
22,050.00
18,900.00
3,150.00
3,150.00
644,185.00
571,726.50
72,458.50
General Expenses
628,785.00
15,400.00
Replacement Equipment
Encumbrances
Capital Outlay-Replacement
Equip
#19 10/10 (4) Police
Cruisers
0.00
21,022.64
21,022.64
13,305.37
0.00
9,122.35
63,336.15
0.00
0.00
7,717.27
7,717.27
0.00
0.00
155,000.00
155,000.00
153,027.94
1,972.06
1,972.06
(0.00)
#19 10/10 Tac Channel R
18,000.00
18,000.00
6,179.34
11,820.66
11,820.66
0.00
#19 10/10 Taser X3 Unit
22,000.00
22,000.00
15,838.27
6,161.73
6,161.73
0.00
2,371.55
2,371.55
2,356.93
14.62
14.62
0.00
#6 10/09 4 Police Cruisers
#6 10/09 Admin Vehicles
#6 10/09 Vehicle Inpsection
Mach
872.83
872.83
872.83
0.00
2,504.00
2,504.00
1,495.00
1,009.00
#7 6/10 STM Police Radios
6,052.80
6,052.80
6,018.57
34.23
1,009.00
0.00
34.23
13
#22 SATM 6/08 Police
Cruisers
#8/14 STM FY06/07 IOD
Medical
22.54
22.54
22.54
0.00
32,313.05
32,313.05
30,260.00
2,053.05
#22 10/07 Portable Radios
149.81
149.81
149.81
0.00
5,954,179.30
5,535,739.73
418,439.57
312,900.00
263,493.99
49,406.01
49,406.01
0.00
312,900.00
263,493.99
49,406.01
49,406.01
30,515.00
112,543.00
112,542.22
0.78
0.78
Total Police Dept.
65,309.22
5,579,889.00
195,000.00
98,581.08
15,400.00
0.00
2,053.05
0.00
0.00
32,138.85
386,300.72
Ambulance Service
Ambulance Service Expense
Total Amb. Svc. Expense
328,000.00
0.00
328,000.00
(15,100.00)
0.00
(15,100.00)
Building Department
82,028.00
Clerical Salaries
91,999.00
1,839.98
93,838.98
93,838.98
0.00
0.00
Inspectors Salaries
99,013.00
1,980.26
100,993.26
100,993.17
0.09
0.09
Other Salaries
25,648.00
512.96
34,160.96
30,370.08
3,790.88
3,790.88
1,950.00
1,500.00
450.00
450.00
14,372.00
14,372.00
0.00
0.00
185.00
185.00
0.00
0.00
358,043.20
353,801.45
4,241.75
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
0.00
2,295.00
2,294.94
0.06
2,295.00
2,294.94
0.06
Longevity
1,950.00
General Expenses
Encumbrance
Total Building Dept.
8,000.00
12,625.00
1,747.00
185.00
185.00
313,263.00
0.00
6,080.20
38,515.00
0.00
4,241.75
Sealer of Weights/Measures
Other Salaries
Total Sealer of Wghts.
1,200.00
0.00
1,200.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Emergency Mngmt Agency
General Expenses
Total E.M.A.
2,295.00
0.00
2,295.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.06
0.00
0.06
Animal Control
Emergency Hours
Longevity
General Expenses
Total Animal Control
57,300.00
1,146.00
58,446.00
58,446.00
0.00
0.00
5,000.00
100.00
5,100.00
5,100.00
0.00
0.00
450.00
450.00
0.00
0.00
9,400.00
33,425.00
31,713.94
1,711.06
1,711.06
9,400.00
97,421.00
95,709.94
1,711.06
1,711.06
450.00
24,025.00
86,775.00
0.00
1,246.00
14
Natural Resources
General Expenses &
Propagation
Total Natural Resources
20,570.00
411.40
20,981.40
20,884.30
97.10
97.10
940.00
189.55
750.45
750.45
21,921.40
21,073.85
847.55
0.00
847.55
33,784,637.00
33,117,166.14
667,470.86
388,578.92
278,891.94
77,808.66
74,975.69
2,832.97
758,323.64
738,382.22
19,941.42
30,000.00
30,000.00
27,642.09
2,357.91
272,000.00
272,000.00
229,897.21
42,102.79
42,102.79
0.00
123,978.05
123,978.05
67,045.96
56,932.09
56,932.09
0.00
75,032.99
75,032.99
75,032.99
0.00
166,884.36
166,884.36
81,778.45
85,105.91
85,105.91
0.00
13,334.45
13,334.45
9,070.53
4,263.92
4,263.92
0.00
940.00
0.00
21,510.00
0.00
411.40
0.00
Local School Department
Local School Department
33,784,637.00
School Crossing Guards
Encmb.-Expenses
School Other
#16 6/10 Full Day
Kindergarten
#6 10/09 Video Security
System
#6 10/09 Technology
#6 10/09 Floor & Tile
Replace
#13 SATM 6/07 Panel
Upgrade
76,283.00
1,525.66
758,323.64
2,832.97
19,940.85
0.57
2,357.91
0.00
#19 10/10 Math Textbook
470,000.00
470,000.00
44,721.04
425,278.96
425,278.96
0.00
#19 10/10 Boiler-Quinn
375,000.00
375,000.00
211,305.83
163,694.17
163,694.17
0.00
36,146,999.15
34,677,018.15
1,469,981.00
1,185,897.61
284,083.39
2,665,656.00
2,665,656.00
2,665,656.00
0.00
0.00
25,872.00
25,872.00
21,021.00
4,851.00
4,851.00
2,691,528.00
2,686,677.00
4,851.00
Total School- (Local)
1,137,553.49
34,162,920.00
845,000.00
1,525.66
0.00
Regional School
GNBRVTHS
Bristol Agricultural H.S.
Total School- (Reg.)
0.00
2,691,528.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4,851.00
Dept. of Public Works
Administration
121,051.00
2,421.02
123,472.02
123,472.02
0.00
0.00
Clerical Salaries
185,680.00
3,713.60
189,393.60
188,858.31
535.29
535.29
350.00
0.00
350.00
350.00
2,602.02
2,580.20
21.82
21.82
0.00
Overtime Pay
350.00
Other Salaries
2,551.00
Longevity
2,550.00
2,550.00
2,550.00
0.00
15,100.00
15,100.00
14,350.55
749.45
General Expenses
51.02
714.42
35.03
15
Encmb.-Expenses
Total Administration
390.00
390.00
327,282.00
0.00
6,185.64
0.00
390.00
0.00
390.00
333,857.64
331,811.08
2,046.56
390.00
714.42
1,332.14
Engineering Department
Engineering Salaries
280,630.00
5,612.60
286,242.60
280,595.86
5,646.74
5,646.74
Overtime Pay
3,000.00
60.00
3,060.00
2,499.55
560.45
560.45
Longevity
2,400.00
2,400.00
2,400.00
0.00
0.00
13,400.00
13,400.00
11,463.50
1,936.50
0.00
0.00
0.00
305,102.60
296,958.91
8,143.69
General Expenses
Enumb-Expenses
Total Engineering
0.00
299,430.00
0.00
5,672.60
0.00
1,936.50
0.00
0.00
1,936.50
6,207.19
Highway Department
Highway Salaries
Overtime Pay
891,274.00
5,825.48
897,099.48
773,988.48
123,111.00
123,111.00
45,458.00
909.16
46,367.16
12,113.19
34,253.97
34,253.97
Seasonal
8,000.00
8,000.00
240.48
7,759.52
7,759.52
Longevity
4,500.00
4,500.00
3,750.00
750.00
750.00
412,475.00
400,752.40
11,722.60
17,002.47
13,393.27
3,609.20
205.80
189,794.20
189,794.20
0.00
200,000.00
200,000.00
0.00
General Expenses
Encmb.-Expenses
400,475.00
12,000.00
17,002.47
9,839.25
1,883.35
3,609.20
#19 10/10 (2) Dump Trucks
190,000.00
190,000.00
#19 10/10 Road Maint &
200,000.00
200,000.00
#19 10/10 De-Icing Equip
32,000.00
32,000.00
32,000.00
0.00
0.00
34,039.80
34,039.80
34,039.80
0.00
0.00
185,000.00
185,000.00
139,070.23
45,929.77
64,794.20
64,794.20
63,210.69
1,583.51
2,091,278.11
1,472,764.34
618,513.77
95,804.89
95,804.89
0.00
355,142.60
355,142.60
0.00
450,947.49
450,947.49
0.00
#6 10/09 2 Snowplows
#6 10/09 Road Maint &
Improv
#6 10/09 Removal Oil Tank
Total Highway
300,836.47
1,349,707.00
422,000.00
18,734.64
45,000.00
49,904.89
900.00
130,000.00
225,142.60
175,000.00
275,047.49
0.00
45,929.77
0.00
1,583.51
445,563.22
172,950.55
Snow & Ice Removal
Overtime
General Expenses
Total Snow & Ice
Removal
0.00
900.00
0.00
0.00
*
0.00
0.00
0.00
16
Construction Division
81,442.00
81,442.00
81,442.00
0.00
0.00
Overtime Pay
8,240.00
164.80
8,404.80
2,726.15
5,678.65
5,678.65
Other Salaries
388,655.00
7,773.10
396,428.10
362,627.51
33,800.59
33,800.59
Seasonal
4,000.00
4,000.00
0.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
Longevity
2,850.00
2,850.00
2,850.00
0.00
0.00
33,850.00
33,850.00
19,911.29
13,938.71
24,469.06
23,469.04
1,000.02
551,443.96
493,025.99
58,417.97
1,750.00
56,667.97
792.30
(0.00)
General Expenses
Encumb-Expenses
Total Construction Div.
24,469.06
24,469.06
519,037.00
0.00
7,937.90
0.00
1,750.00
12,188.71
1,000.02
Street Lighting
Street Lights Expense
135,000.00
135,000.00
134,207.70
792.30
Traffic Lights Expense
24,000.00
24,000.00
4,680.39
19,319.61
159,000.00
138,888.09
20,111.91
53,044.00
53,044.00
0.00
53,044.00
53,044.00
0.00
84,025.00
84,025.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total Street Lighting
0.00
159,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
19,319.61
792.30
19,319.61
Refuse District Assessment
Assessment Expense
Total Refuse District
Assess
53,044.00
53,044.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Board of Health
84,025.00
Clerical Salaries
99,854.00
1,997.08
101,851.08
101,851.08
114,599.00
2,291.98
Inspectors Salaries
Other Salaries
Longevity
General Expenses
Total Board of Health
0.00
116,890.98
116,890.84
0.14
0.14
11,774.00
11,774.00
9,828.30
1,945.70
1,945.70
2,400.00
2,400.00
2,400.00
0.00
0.00
11,775.00
11,775.00
11,419.53
355.47
355.47
328,716.06
326,414.75
2,301.31
2,301.31
1.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
2,500.00
1,034.50
1,465.50
1,465.50
52.40
2,552.40
52.40
1,086.90
0.00
1,465.50
324,427.00
0.00
4,289.06
0.00
County Mosquito Asmt.
County Mosquito Asmt.
Total Cnty. Mos. Asmt.
1.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Rabies Control
Rabies Control Expense
Rabie Control-Encumb
Total Rabies Control
2,500.00
52.40
52.40
2,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,465.50
17
Nursing Services
Nursing Services Expense
Total Nursing Services
15,000.00
0.00
15,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
15,000.00
6,250.00
8,750.00
8,750.00
15,000.00
6,250.00
8,750.00
8,750.00
60,069.00
60,069.00
0.00
0.00
Council on Aging
60,069.00
Clerical Salaries
39,022.00
780.44
39,802.44
39,686.94
115.50
115.50
Custodial Salaries
40,463.00
809.26
41,272.26
41,272.26
0.00
0.00
1,350.00
1,350.00
1,050.00
300.00
300.00
39,831.00
39,831.00
39,027.98
803.02
803.02
1,312.69
1,312.69
0.00
0.00
183,637.39
182,418.87
1,218.52
69,076.00
69,076.00
69,076.00
0.00
0.00
750.00
750.00
750.00
0.00
0.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
0.00
0.00
71,326.00
71,326.00
0.00
0.00
46,818.00
42,474.00
4,344.00
4,344.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
0.00
0.00
361,980.00
361,513.33
466.67
466.67
0.00
0.00
Longevity
General Expenses
Encumbrances
Total Council on Aging
1,312.69
1,312.69
180,735.00
0.00
1,589.70
0.00
0.00
1,218.52
Youth Commission
Longevity
General Expenses
Total Youth Comm.
0.00
71,326.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Veterans' Department
Prof. Salaries
45,900.00
General Expenses
918.00
1,500.00
Veterans' Benefits Exp.
278,480.00
83,500.00
Encumbrances
Total Veterans' Dept.
0.00
0.00
325,880.00
0.00
918.00
83,500.00
410,298.00
405,487.33
4,810.67
0.00
4,810.67
75,000.00
19,889.91
55,110.09
55,110.09
Libraries
75,000.00
Prof. Other Salaries
190,764.22
3,815.28
194,579.50
185,036.06
9,543.44
9,543.44
Clerical Salaries
353,146.86
7,062.94
360,209.80
351,777.18
8,432.62
8,432.62
Custodial Salaries
65,432.16
1,308.64
66,740.80
61,668.78
5,072.02
5,072.02
Other Salaries
15,261.90
305.24
15,567.14
15,567.14
0.00
0.00
Library Substitutes
31,959.86
639.20
32,599.06
27,630.44
4,968.62
4,968.62
18
Longevity
5,400.00
5,400.00
5,400.00
0.00
0.00
143,030.00
143,030.00
0.00
0.00
12,500.00
12,500.00
9,912.98
2,587.02
2,587.02
25,000.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
0.00
0.00
#6 10/09 Parking Lot
7,500.00
7,500.00
7,500.00
7,500.00
0.00
#6 10/09 Fire Alarm System
1,600.00
1,600.00
1,600.00
1,600.00
0.00
General Expenses
Encumbrances
#6 10/09 HVAC Feasibility
Study
117,035.00
Books,Records,Mag. Exp.
25,995.00
100,000.00
100,000.00
0.00
1,039,726.30
944,912.49
94,813.81
62,804.00
62,804.00
0.00
0.00
22,192.14
22,192.14
0.00
0.00
600.00
600.00
600.00
0.00
0.00
Other Salaries
87,682.00
87,682.00
80,555.29
7,126.71
7,126.71
General Expenses
26,547.00
26,547.00
26,492.64
54.36
54.36
0.00
0.00
Total Library
100,000.00
46,600.00
954,000.00
0.00
13,131.30
25,995.00
0.00
9,100.00
85,713.81
Park Department
62,804.00
Clerical Salaries
21,757.00
Longevity
435.14
Encumbrances
Total Park Department
0.00
0.00
199,390.00
0.00
435.14
0.00
199,825.14
192,644.07
7,181.07
0.00
7,181.07
Interest & Debt
Int. on Long Term
1,508,794.00
1,508,794.00
1,508,793.56
0.44
0.44
Int. on Short Term
35,000.00
35,000.00
13,204.23
21,795.77
21,795.77
Borrowing Costs
10,000.00
10,000.00
5,508.28
4,491.72
4,491.72
4,152.00
4,152.00
3,613.26
538.74
538.74
3,870,030.00
3,870,030.00
3,870,029.25
0.75
0.75
5,427,976.00
5,401,148.58
26,827.42
26,827.42
3,476,889.80
3,416,878.00
60,011.80
60,011.80
3,476,889.80
3,416,878.00
60,011.80
60,011.80
401,893.00
400,000.00
1,893.00
1,893.00
401,893.00
400,000.00
1,893.00
Lease
Debt-Principle
Total Interest & Debt
0.00
5,427,976.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Pensions & Retirement
County Retirement Asmt.
Total Pens. & Retirement
0.00
3,484,587.00
(7,697.20)
3,484,587.00
(7,697.20)
475,000.00
(73,107.00)
0.00
Worker's Compensation
Insurance Expense
Total Worker's
Compensation
0.00
475,000.00
0.00
(73,107.00)
0.00
0.00
1,893.00
19
Health/Life Insurance
Group Insurance (BC/BS)
Life Insurance Premiums
Elected Officials-Insurance
Medical Surcharge
Total Group Insurance
0.00
4,734,792.00
4,734,792.00
4,478,179.64
256,612.36
256,612.36
15,600.00
15,600.00
12,474.74
3,125.26
3,125.26
9,168.00
9,168.00
0.00
9,168.00
9,168.00
0.00
0.00
94,826.70
(94,826.70)
(94,826.70)
4,759,560.00
4,585,481.08
174,078.92
4,759,560.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
174,078.92
Medicare Payroll Tax
Expense
Total Medicare Payroll
Tax
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
673,107.00
553,098.88
120,008.12
120,008.12
0.00
166,975.04
109,542.30
57,432.74
9,916.75
47,515.99
840,082.04
662,641.18
177,440.86
129,924.87
47,515.99
Police Medical Disability
Medical Expense
Encumbrances
Total Police Medical
Disability
600,000.00
73,107.00
166,975.04
166,975.04
600,000.00
0.00
73,107.00
0.00
Other Employee Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
1,587.00
1,587.00
1,023.43
563.57
563.57
Sick Leave Incentive
Sick leave/comp time
buyouts
Total Other Employee
Benefits
25,850.00
25,850.00
19,412.50
6,437.50
6,437.50
33,000.00
33,000.00
33,000.00
0.00
0.00
60,437.00
53,435.93
7,001.07
0.00
60,437.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7,001.07
Liability/Property Insurance
Multi-Peril Insurance
649,000.00
649,000.00
606,932.95
42,067.05
42,067.05
Automobile Insurance
176,500.00
176,500.00
99,132.00
77,368.00
77,368.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
3,133.00
(133.00)
(133.00)
Boat Insurance
Total Insurance
Grand Totals
0.00
828,500.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
828,500.00
709,197.95
119,302.05
0.00
119,302.05
1,960,642.34
68,428,339.00
2,035,808.39
0.00
(113,000.00)
72,311,789.73
68,289,856.40
4,021,933.33
2,003,155.93
2,018,777.40
Trans to fund 798 b-4
20
Appropriation Summary by Category
General Government
15,663.52
3,912,140.00
0.00
48,715.90
(367,163.16)
3,609,356.26
3,112,964.24
496,392.02
36,108.91
460,283.11
232,469.26
6,932,932.00
195,000.00
164,325.68
63,315.00
7,588,041.94
6,935,955.08
652,086.86
162,063.72
490,023.14
12,970.15
919,869.00
0.00
6,796.76
83,500.00
1,023,135.91
1,004,588.91
18,547.00
0.00
18,547.00
325,695.53
2,882,500.00
697,047.49
39,430.78
0.00
3,944,673.80
3,237,439.90
707,233.90
450,756.44
256,477.46
1,137,553.49
36,854,448.00
845,000.00
1,525.66
0.00
38,838,527.15
37,363,695.15
1,474,832.00
1,185,897.61
288,934.39
Cultural & Recreation
46,600.00
1,153,390.00
0.00
13,566.44
25,995.00
1,239,551.44
1,137,556.56
101,994.88
9,100.00
92,894.88
Pension & Retirement
0.00
3,484,587.00
(7,697.20)
0.00
3,476,889.80
3,416,878.00
60,011.80
0.00
60,011.80
189,690.39
6,860,497.00
298,760.90
(266,664.02)
81,353.16
7,163,637.43
6,679,629.98
484,007.45
159,229.25
324,778.20
0.00
5,427,976.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5,427,976.00
5,401,148.58
26,827.42
0.00
26,827.42
1,960,642.34
68,428,339.00
2,035,808.39
(0.00)
(113,000.00)
72,311,789.73
68,289,856.40
4,021,933.33
2,003,155.93
2,018,777.40
Public Safety
Human Services
Public Works
Schools
Unclassified/Other
Debt Service
Totals:
*
21
Tow n of Dartmouth
Debt Schedule 6/30/10
INTEREST
Amount
Original Bond Issue
Date of
(Purpose/Amount)
Issue
Date of
Maturity
Interest Outstanding
Rate
7/1/2011
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
$23,000
$13,000
1. Multi Purpose G.O.B.
$4,040,000
9/15/1996 9/15/2016 5.48%
$131,775
$40,750
$2,965,000 11/15/1997 11/15/2012 4.57%
$2,500
$2,500
$33,231
$25,544
$17,950
$10,700
$3,600
2. MultiPurpose G.O.B.
$8,100,000
12/1/1999
8/1/2019 5.00%
$544,178
$118,400
$103,230
$87,968
$3,955,000
4/1/2001
4/1/2016 4.10%
$0
$36,070,000
8/15/2002 4/15/2022 4.10%
$5,459,787
$914,485
$819,485
$724,485
$6,015,000
8/18/2003 8/15/2021 3.64%
$505,934
$92,381
$80,053
$3,144,000
8/15/2004 8/15/2019 3.50%
$252,297
$54,413
$5,441,000
8/15/2005 8/15/2018 3.50%
$312,313
$5,715,000
8/15/2006 8/15/2024 3.80%
$5,061,000
$72,890
$58,738
$45,418
$32,190
$19,055
$6,290
$650,385
$574,385
$498,385
$420,216
$340,626
$257,720
$172,445
$87,170
$70,563
$61,575
$53,075
$44,875
$36,956
$29,000
$20,806
$12,487
$4,163
$47,831
$41,081
$34,081
$27,591
$21,300
$14,700
$8,500
$2,800
$94,313
$77,000
$59,000
$41,500
$24,500
$12,000
$4,000
$0
$1,119,000
$167,500
$155,000
$143,000
$129,500
$113,000
$93,500
$77,500
$66,500
$44,500
$33,500
2/15/2008 2/15/2018 3.38%
$456,750
$116,663
$96,063
$80,613
$65,313
$49,375
$32,800
$15,925
$1,732,251
2/15/2010 2/15/2019 2.00%
$113,413
$28,363
$22,163
$17,588
$14,513
$12,013
$9,313
$6,313
$5,004,000
2/15/2011 2/15/2030 3.00%
See 2/15/2011 refunded
$55,500
$4,000
$3,150
Total Debt Service-INTEREST
$1,333,220
$10,136,066
$170,539
$1,800,306
$152,719
$1,586,774
$135,319
$1,385,159
$118,069
$1,205,775
$102,169
$1,025,545
$91,519
$852,709
$82,919
$690,719
$74,519
$541,350
66118.75
$409,235
$59,619
$289,051
$54,581
$179,414
$48,963
$71,963
$43,344
$56,344
$37,725
$41,725
$31,525
$31,525
$25,325
$25,325
$19,125
$19,125
$12,750
$12,750
$6,375
$6,375
PRINCIPLE
Original Bond Issue
Date of
Date of
Interest Outstanding
(Purpose/Amount)
Issue
Maturity
Rate
7/1/11
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
FY
2,012
2,013
2,014
2,015
2,016
2,017
2,018
2,019
2,020
2,021
2022
2023
2,024
2,025
2,026
2,027
2,028
2,029
2,030
$205,000
$205,000
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$360,000
$350,000
$340,000
$250,000
$200,000
$4,040,000
9/15/1996 9/15/2016 5.48%
$1,220,000
$210,000
$2,965,000 11/15/1997 11/15/2012 4.57%
$100,000
$100,000
$410,000
$8,100,000
12/1/1999
8/1/2019 5.00%
$3,405,000
$3,955,000
4/1/2001
4/1/2016 4.10%
$0
$410,000
$415,000
$400,000
$365,000
$355,000
See 2/15/2011 refunded
$36,070,000
8/15/2002 4/15/2022 4.10% $20,870,000
$1,900,000
$1,900,000
$1,900,000
$1,900,000
$1,900,000
$1,895,000 $1,895,000 $1,895,000 $1,895,000 $1,895,000 $1,895,000
$6,015,000
8/15/2003 8/15/2021 3.64%
$2,510,000
$430,000
$265,000
$250,000
$215,000
$210,000
$200,000
$190,000
$190,000
$190,000
$3,144,000
8/15/2004 8/15/2019 3.50%
$1,585,000
$205,000
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$165,000
$165,000
$165,000
$145,000
$140,000
$5,441,000
8/15/2005 8/15/2018 3.50%
$2,625,000
$475,000
$450,000
$450,000
$425,000
$425,000
$200,000
$200,000
$5,715,000
8/15/2006 8/15/2024 3.80%
$3,900,000
$325,000
$300,000
$300,000
$300,000
$300,000
$300,000
$275,000
$275,000
$275,000
$5,061,000
2/15/2008 2/15/2018 3.38%
$3,515,000
$515,000
$515,000
$510,000
$510,000
$510,000
$500,000
$455,000
$1,732,251
2/15/2010 2/15/2019 2.00%
$1,405,000
$310,000
$305,000
$205,000
$125,000
$120,000
$120,000
$115,000
$105,000
$5,004,000
2/15/2011 2/15/2030 3.00%
$215,000
$210,000
$210,000
$185,000
$185,000
$275,000
$275,000
$250,000
22
$5,004,000
$594,000
$580,000
$575,000
$530,000
$355,000
$200,000
$155,000
$155,000
$155,000
$155,000
$155,000
$155,000
$155,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
Total Debt Service-PRINCIPLE
$46,139,000
$5,474,000
$5,130,000
$5,010,000
$4,805,000
$4,550,000
$4,150,000 $3,865,000 $3,170,000 $3,040,000 $2,510,000 $2,510,000
$405,000
$405,000
$355,000
$155,000
$155,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
GRAND TOTAL - DEBT SERVICE (Interest & Principle)
$55,515,066
$7,274,306
$6,716,774
$6,395,159
$6,010,775
$5,575,545
$5,002,709 $4,555,719 $3,711,350 $3,449,235 $2,799,051 $2,689,414
$476,963
$461,344
$396,725
$186,525
$180,325
$169,125
$162,750
$156,375
2/16/2012 11:50
Federal Subsidized Loans (MWPAT):
Fund #
Date/Am ount
Date of
Outstanding
M aturity
Balance
Issued
Federal Loan 96-20
Chap. 44 Sec.7
59
Interest
Balance
State
6/30/2011
Interest
Subsidized
$296,400
2/1/2017
$122,686
$11,796
$4,238
$106,652
$1,472
$5,238
$188,000
8/1/2018
$93,900
$7,133
$2,767
$84,000
$1,415
$2,732
8/1/2018
$114,202
$10,400
$103,802
$0
$5,931
8/1/2029
$258,076
$6,309
$2,153
$249,614
$4,446
$8,490
8/1/2029
$7,174,048
$194,020
$58,118
$6,921,910
$123,824
$233,878
8/1/2029
$2,118,185
$59,544
$17,235
$2,041,406
$36,630
$68,803
8/1/2029
$1,413,159
$37,934
$11,477
$1,363,748
$24,384
$46,101
8/1/2022
$1,980,026
$97,459
$28,103
$1,854,464
$27,933
$63,773
8/1/2022
$129,948
$10,020
$0
$119,928
$0
$6,297
7/15/2025
$128,000
$8,000
$0
$120,000
$0
$0
7/15/2028
$76,000
$4,000
7/15/2026
$3,533,499
$176,272
$0
$3,357,227
$68,907
$0
7/15/2027
$1,797,523
$83,798
$0
$1,713,725
$35,950
$0
7/15/2028
$609,452
$28,332
$0
$581,120
$12,684
11/16/1998
725
Federal Loan 96-18
$200,000
10/1/1999
62
Federal Loan 98-60
$397,000
10/1/1999
629
Federal Loan 96-19
$9,836,467
10/1/1999
73
Federal Loan 98-12
$3,052,768
10/1/1999
632
Federal Loan-01-23
$1,868,344
11/15/2002
752
Federal Loan-97-1040-1
$2,772,017
07/01/2004
737
Federal Loan-97-1040-2
$190,580
11/15/2005
728
Federal Loan T5-97-1040-C
$160,000
3/18/2009
728
Federal Loan-CW-05-30
$80,000
$72,000
12/14/2006
649
$4,034,768
12/18/2007
651 &652
Federal Loan-CW-05-30-A
$2,148,000
3/18/2009
788
$678,473
23
7/8/2010
796
Total Federal Loans
Retirem ents Retirem ents
Outstanding
11/1/1998
66
Federal Loan 97
Septic Title V
State
4/29/1997
Federal Loan 96-21
Chap. 44 Sec. 7
7/1/2010
Tow n
$367,800
7/30/2015
$367,800
$0
$0
$367,800
$3,821
$0
$19,916,504
$735,017
$124,091
$19,057,396
$341,466
$441,243
Revenue Received
July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
General Fund Revenue
Tax Collections
Personal Property Taxes
Real Estate Taxes
Tax Liens Redeemed
1,561,058
44,265,940
423,500
M.V. Excise Taxes
3,345,041
Boat Excise Taxes
80,973
Penalty & Interest-Property taxes
128,144
Penalty & Interest-Excise Taxes
122,516
Penalty & Interest-Tax Liens
121,156
In Lieu of Taxes
10,235
Meals Tax
628,846
Other Taxes-Hotel/Motel
325,817
51,013,226
Other Charges for Services
18,752
Fees
77,155
Rentals
10,816
Departmental Revenue
Park Department
102,544
Municipal Liens
55,375
Betterment Releases
Police Off-duty Surcharges
Miscellaneous-Collector
RMV- Marking Fees
Library
Miscellaneous-Town Clerk
Miscellaneous-DPW
Supplemental Tax
Other Misc. Departmental Revenue
1,425
49,662
342
23,740
4,569
21,763
437
18,682
5,388
283,927
Licenses & Permits
Alcholic Beverages Licenses
102,800
Other Licenses & Permits
833,386
936,186
Fines & Forfeits
Surcharge-Rental Car
4,275
Library Fines
12,842
Parking Fines
31,967
Chapter 89 & 90 Fines
97,832
24
Leash Law Fines
8,283
Civil Fines
3,725
Board of Health Fines
5,325
164,249
36,459
Investment Income
712,461
Miscellaneous Receipts
Revenue from State
Abatement to Vets, Surviving Spouse & Blind
170,310
State Owed Land
344,069
Lottery
Veterans Benefits
Police Incentive
2,132,179
205,339
18,526
2,870,423
Federal Revenue thru State
FEMA
77,133
Medicaid Reimbursement
231,936
Drug Subsidy
179,924
Total General Fund revenue-Non School
488,993
56,612,647
Special Revenue Fund
Revenue from Federal Government
Public Safety Grant
Community Development Block Grant
2,568
136,295
138,863
Revenue from State
Library Aid
36,043
Cultural & Recreation Grants
41,830
Elderly Programs
41,846
Misc. grants
26,172
Public Safety Grants
90,172
236,063
Revolving Funds
Insurance Recovery
17,196
Recreation
40,783
Park
45,169
Conservation
58,750
Other Revolving Funds
210,903
372,801
Other Special Revenue Funds
Cable Facility
Gift & Contributions
415,204
97,072
512,276
25
Community Preservation Fund
CPA Surcharge Taxes
512,677
State Revenue
139,603
Investment Income
9,790
Total all Special Revenue Funds
662,070
1,922,073
Capital Project Fund Revenue
Revenue from Special Assessments
1,538,414
State Revenue (includes MWPAT subsidy)
1,123,695
Chapter 90 Highway Aid
Investment Income
794,365
133
Total Capital Project Revenue
3,456,607
Enterprise Fund Revenue
Sewer Enterprise Fund
Charges for Services
Miscellaneous
Investment Income
3,969,852
88,557
1,301
4,059,710
Water Enterprise Fund
Miscellaneous
Investment Income
4,355,864
31,731
6,845
4,394,440
Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
887,625
Miscellaneous
726,841
1,614,466
Waterways Enterprise Fund
221,657
Total Enterprise Fund Revenue
10,290,273
Trust Fund Revenue
Expendable Trust Funds
Charges for Services(Social Day)
151,604
Misc. Revenue
19,486
Investment Income
43,161
Health Claims Trust
9,445,896
26
Workers Compensation(transfer from GF appropriation)
400,000
10,060,147
Non-expendable Trust Funds
Misc. Revenue
Investment Income
Total Trust Fund Revenue
550
17,009
17,559
10,077,706
27
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REVENUE
JULY 1, 2010-JUNE 30, 2011
General
Fund
Fees
Special
Revenue
Fund
School
Athletic
Fund
266,888
90,108
Federal Revenue Thru State
2,373,211
School
Lunch
Fund
Totals
356,996
893,140
893,140
344,516
2,717,727
Chaptr 70
8,935,606
8,935,606
School Construction - State
1,910,174
1,910,174
State Special Educ. Reimbursement
("Circuit Breaker")
608,822
State Aid Other
13,258
Misc. Revenue
357
608,822
40,315
Interest Earned
Totals
10,859,395
3,289,236
90,108
19,012
72,585
5,209
5,566
289
289
1,262,166
15,500,905
28
RECONCILIATION OF TREASURER'S CASH
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011
Cash and checks in Transit to Bank:
Bank Accounts:
Century Bank
Rockland Trust
Bank of America
Bank Five
Citizens Bank
Webster Bank
Bristol County Savings Bank
82,811.35
1,502,973.45
60,143.38
321,100.39
7,959,999.38
12,886,846.43
423,087.60
9,611,886.32
Total Bank Account
Term Investments:
Certificate of Deposits
Uni-Bank
Infinex/Bank Five
Total Term Investments:
Total of all Cash and Investments
32,766,036.95
2,038,131.88
737,707.40
2,775,839.28
35,624,687.58
29
TRUST FUND BALANCES
June 30, 2011
Non-Expendable
Trust Funds
Expendable
Trust Funds
Other Trust
Funds
Cemetery Funds:
Sale of Lots
64,135.95
Evergreen
46,445.00
11,215.67
Perpetual Care/Other
13,550.00
713.56
Perpetual Care Ryder
50,000.00
10,522.00
A.M. Tucker
5,291.40
1,472.89
Mariner Book
14,707.67
5,918.68
921.03
291.77
E. Swift
3,827.34
1,102.61
W. Raynard
1,136.81
284.35
465.77
226.63
C. Howland
6,836.89
1,536.14
R. Howland
241.85
97.90
Br. of Brush
1,345.22
387.19
D. Rowbotham
1,361.30
403.12
936.77
294.92
N.E. Akin
6,100.00
186.40
Burghardt
515.00
646.29
N.H. Tripp
415.00
87.37
4,010.00
1,397.14
550.00
690.85
17,608.91
10,575.48
2,225.00
1,475.06
620.00
1,142.88
D.M. Poulson
1,515.00
478.46
M. DeRocco
1,250.00
393.14
H. Whitman
725.00
295.40
1,696.00
585.09
710.00
214.71
L & H Piva
2,100.00
567.87
C. Sweeney
1,100.00
326.56
Hanack Memorial
2,238.52
707.50
12,075.46
1,120.53
Library Funds:
A.D. Meyers
Ricketson
J. B. Maxim
B. Singleton
J. Conway
E. Wareing
B.T. Udis
F & M Mosher
Kane Memorial
R. Beckman
V. Gardner
30
T. Medeiros
617.00
398.79
M.A. Weiss
1,318.00
400.79
M.L. Bailey
5,000.00
999.59
G. Lapointe
880.00
1,069.18
K. Howland
1,770.00
1,645.01
780.00
485.73
10,848.00
2,151.15
H. Rogers Rebello
3,235.00
356.62
W. Sawyer
3,300.00
1,761.64
P. Hill
1,930.00
1,543.21
E. Haskell
1,070.00
890.10
O. King
1,035.00
327.80
990.00
311.38
E. Stetson Jr.
5,000.00
2,800.92
M.Ventura
1,340.00
609.45
L/CDR George Bernier Jr.
500.00
228.56
Capt. Rogers
750.00
299.56
H. Mendes
2,970.00
594.57
E. Jordan
1,445.00
438.03
700.00
213.96
2,000.00
6,465.06
10,000.00
8,116.05
5,684.29
814.35
D. Mickelson
Joan Ross
R. Ventura
R. Race
School Funds:
M.A. Crapo
J.L. Potter
J. Arsenault
Dart. Scholarship
129,500.00
Grimshaw-Gudewicz
9,433.29
14,124.51
H. Rogers Rebello
5,541.40
Dart. Enrichment
71,863.44
HM Frechette Memorial
W. Hathaway Sailing
2,142.59
415.03
10,910.00
1,490.80
Principal's Schl Fund
108,795.63
A. Medeiros Schlshp
31,061.99
J. Lopes Mem. Schlshp
E. Solomon Schlshp
Dart H.S. Memorial Schlshp
D. Freitas Mem. Schlshp
30.13
5,338.15
0.02
15,611.05
Class of '38 Mem. Schlshp
979.92
L.E. Oliver Mem. Schlshp
23,070.56
G. Castro Mem. Schlshp
847.94
D. Lewis Mem. Schlshp
15,329.86
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J.C. Texeira Memorial Scholarship
4,410.39
M. Mcdonald Memorial
560.35
Cushman School PTA
2,818.82
Other Funds:
Senior Social Day
119,904.90
Soldiers & Sailors
307.07
Adopt -A-Child
10,730.49
Teen Town
550.13
Alvin Glaser Memorial
3,467.44
Conservation
60,656.16
Health Claims Trust
2,081,936.00
Worker's Comp Claims Trust
190,756.62
Stab Fund-Full Day Kindergarten
50,178.92
Agrigultural Preservation
282,653.25
Stabilization Fund
TOTALS
5,248,372.00
408,235.82
479,194.02
8,034,457.85
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
FISCAL 2011 AND 2012 RECAPITULATION SHEETS
AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
2011
2011
$80,018,044.50
$82,938,232.36
Cherry Sheet Offsets
$48,706.00
$52,593.00
Snow and Ice Deficit
Other
Total-Other Amounts to be Raised
$132,769.10
$77,720.00
$259,195.10
$0.00
$139,982.00
$192,575.00
State and County Cherry Sheet Charges
$728,066.00
$803,008.00
Allowance for Abatements and Exemptions (Overlay)
$400,406.93
$435,983.95
Appropriations
Other Amounts to be Raised
Certified for Tax Title
Overlay Deficits
TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE RAISED
$81,405,712.53
$84,369,799.31
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES
Estimated Receipts- State
$13,811,743.00
$13,781,915.00
$6,618,040.00
$6,658,040.00
Enterprise Funds
$9,633,524.47
$11,270,649.88
Community Preservation Funds
$2,074,450.00
$738,712.00
$18,326,014.47
$18,667,401.88
Free Cash
$1,552,922.64
$2,991,640.53
Other Available Funds
$1,232,633.53
$925,605.90
$2,785,556.17
$3,917,246.43
Estimated Receipts- Local
Total-Estimated Receipts, Local
Revenue Sources Appropriated for Particular Purposes
Total-Revenue for Particular Purposes
Total-Estimated Receipts and Other Revenue Sources
Total Real and Personal Property Tax Levy
TOTAL RECEIPTS FROM ALL SOURCES
$34,923,313.64
$46,482,398.89
$81,405,712.53
$36,366,563.31
$48,003,236.00
$84,369,799.31
Board of Assessors
John Furtado, Clerk
Term Expires 2012
Kevin Santos
Term Expires 2013
Robert H Michaud, Chairman
Term Expires 2014
Paul F. Bergman
Patricia A. Morro
Mary Levesque
Lisa Raposa
Administrator
Assessing Technician
Principal Clerk
Principal Clerk
Staff
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TOWN COLLECTOR
Deborah L. Piva
Town Collector
Michelle Souza
Asst. Town Collector
Susan Pierce
Administrative Clerk/Cashier
Shelley Carvalho
Cashier
Kelsey Meggison
Principal Clerk/Cashier
Sheila Sabourin
Utility Billing Clerk
Carolyn S Oliveira
Utility Billing Clerk
Over the past year, the Collector’s Office finished the Miscellaneous Cash Receipt program
with Town departments. The departments can now enter their receipts and the Collector’s
office proves and posts the receipts.
The Town Collector is now the Assistant Parking Clerk and is working to streamline the
process of appeals with the new parking ticket software through the Deputy Collector, at
no cost to the Town.
Despite the economy, we continue to have an exceptional collection rate by notifying the
residents of late bills and keeping them informed.
It becomes very important to continue to send out demands timely and notices of late bills,
to insure that we collect what is outstanding.
We continue to offer the Taxpayer the ability to pay their bill online and encourage this as
it is quick and safe to use. You can register on the Town’s web site by clicking
www.town.dartmouth.ma.us, the process is self-explanatory.
The continued effort of the Town’s Deputy Collector is apparent by an analysis of the
reports from January to December of 2011. The report reflects a total of 2,186 delinquents
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accounts paid in full, consisting of auto excise, boat excise, personal property tax, totaling
$233,474.59, of which $162,565.12 represents tax, $14,697.93 interest, $41,091.54
demand fees and $15,120.00 Registry of Motor vehicle fees. We encourage continued use of
the Towns web site for information pertaining to the Collector’s Office.
The Collector’s Office will continue to operate as professionals with the emphasis
on security and safety of the public’s funds, and customer service, allowing more
information to be obtained through our online payment company for the publics
review.
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Inspectors
Paul M. Murphy
David Brunette
William R. Plamondon
David Gonsalves
Donald Sweet
Edward Viveiros
Scott Livesley
Edmund A. Brown
Michael Arguin
Director of Inspectional Services, Fence Viewer
Part-time, Assistant Building Inspector
Part-time, Inspector of Wires
Alternate Inspector of Wires
Part-time, Plumbing & Gas Inspector
Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector
Clerical
Beverly A. Sylvia
Suzanne Gonsalves
Permit Facilitator
Administrative Clerk
The Building Department reviews plans, applications and issues permits for all new construction,
additions, alterations and repairs. We also do site inspections and issue Certificates of
Occupancy per 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code and 521 CMR Architectural
Access Code. The Director of Inspectional Services oversees Building, Zoning Enforcement,
Electrical, Plumbing and Gas Departments. The Director is also the Fence Viewer and the Flood
Zone Administrator, he communicates with the three Fire Districts on a weekly basis. The
Zoning Enforcement Officer enforces the zoning by-laws and some general by-laws.
January 2011 through December 2011 Building Statistics
# of
Permits
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Type of Permit
Estimated Value
New One-Family Dwellings
$14,010.581.00
New Building (Walgreens)
1,200,000.00
New Building (Palace Pizza)
150,000.00
New Building (Sol E Mar Community Building)
260,000.00
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New Building (Dartmouth Housing Authority)
53,000.00
315
Additions & Alterations (Residential)
8,184,538.00
75
Additions & Alterations (Commercial)
1,083,411.00
13
Foundations Only (Residential)
195,600.00
1
Foundation Only (Commercial)
8,100.00
1
Foundation Only (Non-residential)
7,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Met Life Home Loan)
Addition/Alteration (Motion the Dance Studio)
3
101,895.00
56,895.00
Addition/Alteration (Kidney Dialysis Build-Out)
1,446,438.00
Addition/Alteration (Good Friends II Restaurant)
67,895.00
Addition/Alteration (Taco Bell)
229,450.00
Addition/Alteration (Kidney Dialysis)
150,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Primary Care)
150,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Aeropostale)
244,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Colonial Honda)
300,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Walgreens)
80,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Your Home Care Solutions)
66,895.00
Addition/Alteration (Security Force)
114,895.00
Addition/Alteration (Womans & Infants Faculty)
229,895.00
Addition/Alteration (Hidden Bay)
258,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Ahead)
107,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Friends Academy)
Addition/Alteration (Sylvan Nursery)
2,000,000.00
390,000.00
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Addition/Alteration (Dunkin Donuts)
84,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Pequot Building)
155,450.00
Addition/Alteration (Dartmouth Mall)
263,000.00
Addition/Alteration (C.V.S. Pharmacy)
133,720.00
Addition/Alteration (Mass Audubon Society)
418,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Quinn Elementary School)
855,100.00
Addition/Alteration (B. J.’s Wholesale Club)
247,500.00
Addition/Alteration (Busters Sports Bar)
70,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Bishop Stang)
75,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Russells Mills Library)
52,000.00
Addition/Alteration (SoCo Hospital Rehabilitation Suite)
Addition/Alteration (Wal Mart)
6,500,000.00
Addition/Alteration (D S Realty Trust)
3,050,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Best Buy)
Addition/Alteration (Fire District II)
125,000.00
1,026,500.00
Addition/Alteration (Hawthorn Medical Plastic Surgery)
111,680.00
Addition/Alteration (692 State Road)
118,000.00
Addition/Alteration (Flora)
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802,438.00
64,000.00
Pools (22 above-ground, 18 in-ground)
465,368.00
Barns
290,950.00
16
Garages
510,554.00
13
Sheds/Pool Houses/Accessory Building
25
Demolitions
3
76,700.00
172,075.00
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Replacement Windows/Doors
215
499,667.00
Re-roofs/Sidings
50
Woodstoves/Pellet stoves
55
Tenants/New/Change/Temporary
1
1,811,863.00
162,280.00
5,655.00
Temporary Trailers
52
10,000.00
Signs/Temporary Signs/Banners
9
181,525.00
Home Occupations
675.00
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Temporary Tents
87,513.00
1
Permit Renewal
1
Retaining Wall
150,000.00
1
Parking Lot
125,000.00
75.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE OF CONSTRUCTION
$49,846,776.00
Department Revenue
Type of Permits
Value
Building
$285,051.92
Electrical
129,078.90
Plumbing & Gas
78,793.00
Miscellaneous
10,468.71
Total Revenue
$503,392.53
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
2011 was a successful year for the Dartmouth Police Department. The men and women of the
department worked to make Dartmouth a safe and enjoyable community to work and live. The
officers participated in numerous high profile arrests and enforcement activities along with
community oriented projects, and continued to respond to and investigate all reports of crime and
disorder within the Town. 2011 also saw the department initiate the process of hiring three new
officers. While the process is long and very involved we believe that we are hiring the best
possible candidates for the job. It is anticipated that the newly hired officers will attend a
training academy in early 2012.
The Massachusetts Police Accreditation process that began in 2010 saw its first successful
results in 2011. During the month of October a group of assessors from the Massachusetts
Police Accreditation Commission arrived at the Dartmouth Police Headquarters and began a two
day intensive review of the entire operation. This review compared the Dartmouth Police
Department policies and practices to the standards set by the Commission. The Commission
requires the Department to meet 155 standards in order to be awarded the status of Certified
Police Department. The Dartmouth Police Department successfully met all of the applicable
standards during the assessment. In January of 2012 the Dartmouth Police Department will join
approximately sixteen other departments from across the Commonwealth who have attained the
Certification status. Certification is the first milestone in the accreditation process. It is
anticipated that the Department will earn full Accreditation status by mid 2012. This exhaustive
process and its successful completion is a testament to the hard work and professionalism that
the members of the department display on a daily basis.
Crime continues to be our number one focus. We have initiated many new practices over the
course of the past year including the implementation of the Dartmouth Anti-crime Response
Team. This team is a group of officers trained in specialized activities that are deployed in
situations that require more than traditional patrol tactics. It is utilized to assist the Investigative
and Patrol Divisions when needed. During the past year the Command Staff concentrated on
refining its crime analysis and intelligence lead policing skills. Hot spots were identified and
plans were developed that assisted the department to achieve its goal of a lower crime rate.
Preliminary information shows that overall crime was down approximately 18% from 2010 to
2011. We continue to put all crime related information on our departmental website.
Our crime reduction efforts continue to be reinforced by our partnerships. During 2011 the
Dartmouth Police Department continued working closely with its partners in both law
enforcement and municipal services. The law enforcement partners such as the South Coast
Anti-Crime Team, the South Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, the Drug
Enforcement Agency, and the Homeland Security/ICE Agency have been very active in town
and we look forward to working closely together in the years to come. The Department
continues to be an active partner with other Town departments. The past year has seen an
important initiate take place in the form of a partnership with the Council on Aging and the
Dartmouth Public Library. The initiative involves a prescription drug take back and is aimed at
reducing the amount of highly abused prescription drugs available throughout the community.
The School Resource Officer program continues to show our commitment to the community by
providing police officers to work closely with school administration to ensure a safer school
system.
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Training has become a high priority within the department. Professional development programs
and training opportunities have allowed the officers to become more professional police officers
with a wide variety of skills. This commitment benefits both the officers and the citizens by
providing a more skilled and well rounded police officer with the tools they need for success. It
also allows the Department to stay in compliance with accreditation and state training mandates.
As we move forward we are always mindful that our efforts are focused upon the community we
serve. The Dartmouth Police Department is a highly motivated and dedicated public service
agency responsible to the people of the town we serve.
Sincerely,
Timothy M. Lee
Chief of Police
Accreditation
In March of 2010, the Dartmouth Police Department announced that it would seek accreditation
by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. The status of certification that we
received is a badge of honor that further demonstrates our dedication to professional excellence
and priorities.
Certification/Accreditation is a self-initiated process by which police agencies voluntarily strive
to meet and maintain standards that have been established for the police profession by the police
profession. To receive certification status, which is part one of a two part process towards
accreditation, the Dartmouth Police Department was required to comply with 155 standards set
forth by the Commission. These standards touch on every facet of the Department from racial
profiling, administrative and operational services to promotions, use of force and pursuits. By
voluntarily meeting these standards, the Dartmouth Police Department has shown itself willing
to be held to a higher degree of professionalism, building trust between the Department and the
people it serves. Massachusetts is one of 24 states that offer an accreditation program for its Law
Enforcement community.
Currently, we are pursuing accreditation statutes with the commission which requires our agency
to meet 330 standards set forth by the commission. We anticipate being state accredited by the
summer of 2012.
Lt. Robert W. Szala
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Investigative Services Division
The Investigative Services Division is comprised of five Detectives and a Detective Sergeant.
They assist the patrol officers in investigations where certain specialized services are required,
and are also responsible for conducting investigations that extend beyond the resources of the
Patrol Division.
2011 was a busy year for the Investigative Services Division Detectives. There were a total of
133 cases assigned to Detectives for follow-up during 2011. These investigations resulted in 86
arrest warrants and summonses being sought, as well as 20 search warrants being issued and
executed. These investigations were also responsible for 44 individuals being arrested and
charged with a wide variety of crimes.
The Detectives have been aggressively targeting illegal narcotics in our community, and have
also worked with S.C.A.T. (South Coast Anti-crime Team) members on several multijurisdictional investigations. The end result of these efforts has been the removal of more than
$100,000 worth of drugs from the streets of Dartmouth, as well as the seizure through the Courts
of a similar value of cash and property from the involved offenders. We intend to continue to
aggressively target all types of drug-related activity, with the ultimate goal of reducing other
types of crimes orchestrated by drug dependant individuals, such as housebreaks and larcenies.
An important factor in identifying and solving many crimes is the involvement and response
from members of the community. Dartmouth is very fortunate to have many individuals and
business members that do their part to assist by providing us with this valuable resource. We
would like to say “Thanks” to you, and ask that you keep on working with your Police
Department towards the goal of keeping Dartmouth a safe place to live and work.
Detective Sergeant Allen Shaw
Investigative Services Division
K-9 Division
The Dartmouth Police K-9 division has continued its’ long history of providing outstanding
assistance to the Patrol and Investigative service divisions, as well as surrounding cities and
towns. Officer Craig Pimental and his partner K-9 Newman (Bloodhound), and Officer Jared
White and his partner K-9 Reaper (German Shepherd) have maintained a high standard of
excellence, continuing their training and keeping the dogs in tip top shape. The K-9 Teams have
been together for a couple of years now and the handlers have now adapted to their new partners,
and are at the top of their game. During 2011, Sergeant Charles Lackie, a former K-9 handler
was assigned as the supervisor of the K-9 Unit.
The K-9 teams have been utilized many times throughout the year conducting searches for lost
people, criminal suspects, narcotics, and other evidence. This coupled with training, and public
demonstrations keeps the teams busy. I have listed below some of the highlights of this year’s
incidents; however it is important to realize that much can be learned about a crime scene from
not finding a suspect as well. Many times the K9’s will track to a building, or location which
allows the officers to check surveillance cameras, and speak to witnesses in the immediate area
subsequently gaining vital information which leads to solving a crime.
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Officer White and K9 Reaper continue to assist the patrol division with providing perimeter
security, evidence recovery and tracking. The most recent track involved a suspect of a domestic
assault and battery that fled the Capri motel. K9 Reaper tracked and located the suspect in the
wooded area behind the motel. He has worked with and assisted the Dartmouth detectives with
the execution of a number of search warrants resulting in a substantial amount of narcotics
seized. Officer White and Reaper also assisted Westport P.D. with a missing 12 year old girl who
was lost for approximately one hour. K9 Reaper located the child in a wooded swamp behind the
family home. They also assisted Fairhaven, Westport and Tiverton with the execution of search
warrants involving both dwellings and vehicles, and recently located several bags of heroin and
marijuana in a Westport raid.
Officer White and Reaper also assisted in a large multijurisdictional security search exercise.
They worked jointly with Boston Police K9, MASSPORT, US Coast Guard, ICE, and FDA. The
search consisted of 30 K9 teams trained in both narcotic and explosive detection, searching all
containers entering the US through Conley Terminal in Boston Harbor.
Officer Pimental and K9 Newman have also been a major asset to the Patrol Division assisting
with tracks of criminal suspects, as well as lost persons. Most notably tracking a New Bedford
shooting suspect from a discarded weapon to an apartment complex where the suspect resided,
and tracking and locating a suicidal male after locating his vehicle on farm property and tracking
to the nearby building. The male was then turned over to EMS and treated without incident.
Officer Pimental and K9 Newman are also members of the SEMLEC search and rescue team, (a
regional team comprised of law enforcement officers trained for search and rescue) and have
been utilized successfully many times, throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.
Sgt. Charles E. Lackie, K-9 Supervisor
S.E.M.L.E.C.
The Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (S.E.M.L.E.C.) is an organization
comprised of officers from twenty-two neighboring law enforcement communities that
participate in the collaboration of law enforcement resources. The purpose of S.E.M.L.E.C. is to
provide various mutual aid services to participating agencies in the event of any natural or manmade incidents that would require resources beyond the capacity of any one police agency.
S.E.M.L.E.C. maximizes and expands member resources and capabilities by sharing equipment,
knowledge, and personnel.
The Dartmouth Police Department is a proud member of S.E.M.L.E.C. Each officer receives a
minimum of ninety-six hours of training per year in areas of Search and Rescue, Firearms,
Crowd Control, Underwater Recovery, Special Response and many other law enforcement
related fields. Equipment and training expenses are covered by grant monies obtained by
S.E.M.L.E.C. The Dartmouth Police Department has utilized many of the resources provided
by S.E.M.L.E.C. this past year.
Lt. Robert W. Szala
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Traffic and Safety Division
The Dartmouth Police Department currently has three officers assigned to the Traffic Division,
Officer Joseph Vieira, Officer Richard Medeiros, 8-4 Shift, and Officer Steve Canario who
works the 4-12 Shift. All three officers have been trained and are certified as Motor Vehicle
Crash Reconstruction Specialist’s. In 2011 the reconstruction team responded to 11 crashes
where injuries were life threatening. Unfortunately, 4 of those crashes resulted in fatalities. These
officers also responded to assist the patrol division officers in crashes that were less severe but
involved injuries and extensive property damage.
During 2011 the Traffic Division partnered with the Massachusetts Highway Safety Bureau to
implement the following programs, Click It or Ticket, U Drink U Drive U Lose and Operation
Yellow Blitz.(school bus red light enforcement) the programs were a complete success. The
Traffic Division also worked closely with the Massachusetts DOT-Registry of Motor Vehicles,
School Bus Compliance Division. We conducted 2 such spot inspections of the school buses
during the school year.
The Division also works with the business community in the area of the Dartmouth Mall during
the holiday season concerning safety and improving traffic patterns. The traffic plan developed
12 years ago has been slightly modified but is still in use and is very successful considering the
amount of traffic that is generated during the holiday season.
The Department has made efforts to increase traffic enforcement throughout town, both with the
Traffic Safety Division and Patrol Division. The Division is also responsible for all the vehicles
assigned to the police department with regards to maintaining the vehicle and ensuring that the
equipment is in good working order.
Officer Joseph Vieira
Traffic/Safety Division
Firearm Licenses Issued in the Year 2011
The following Firearm Licenses were issued in the Year 2011:
Class A Large Capacity License
352
Firearm Identification Card
36
Chemical Propellant License
19
Resident Machine Gun License
Dealers License
Total Licenses Issued:
4
12
423
Inspector William Garcia
Firearms Licensing
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Dartmouth Police Department Personnel
Ranking Officers and Special Service Assignments
Timothy M. Lee
Gary M. Soares
Shannon L. Lyonnais
Robert W. Szala
Chief of Police
Deputy Chief of Police
Executive Assistant to Chief of Police
Administrative Lieutenant/Accreditation Manager
Mark Zielinski
Peter Faria
Gregg Rutch
Allen G. Shaw
Brian Levesque
Scott A. Lake
Paul A. Medeiros
Frank Condez
Marc L. Maynard
Charles E. Lackie
William Garcia
Lieutenant Third Relief/Communications Supervisor
Lieutenant Second Relief
Lieutenant First Relief/Field Training Supervisor
Detective Sergeant Investigative Services
Sergeant Third Relief
Sergeant Third Relief
Sergeant Second Relief
Sergeant Second Relief
Sergeant First Relief
Sergeant First Relief
Inspector/Firearms Licensing/Quartermaster/Computer Services
Assistant
Detective/Major Crimes/Court Liaison
Detective/Identification
Detective/Crimes Against Persons
Detective/Crimes Against Property
Detective/Vice Crimes
Traffic/Safety Division/Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction/
Fleet Coordinator
George D. Perry Jr.
Ryan T. Mitchell
Robert Levinson
Frank Oliveira
Keith DaCosta
Joseph Vieira
Richard J. Medeiros Jr.
Steven Canario
Craig A. Pimental
Jared L. White
Alternate Traffic/Safety Division/Motor Vehicle Crash
Reconstruction/Radio Services Assistant
Alternate Traffic/Safety Division/Motor Vehicle Crash
Reconstruction
K-9 Officer/Regional Rapid Response Team
K-9 Officer
Police Officers
Uniform Patrol Division
John Rose, Jr.
Victor M. Porto
Michael Gill
Philip R. Dutra
Nancy Thibodeau
Jeffrey W. Lewis
Howard Wong
Scott P. Stanton
Patrol Investigator
Patrol
Patrol/Marine Unit
Patrol/Firearms Licensing Assistant
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol/Dive Team Coordinator/Bike Patrol/Marine Unit
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Tony S. Vincent
John P. Costa
Paul Arruda
Andrew P. Wheaton
Derek Kenney
Richard J. Pacheco
Scott Affonce
Sean McGuire
Kyle Costa
Peter Canuel
Manuel DeMelo
Joseph Rapoza
Jeremy Smith
Justin Fonseca
James Storey
David Tavares
David Oikarinen
Derek Sousa
Robert St. Denis
Victor Morency
Matthew Beauparland
Lisa Bradley
Kevin DaCosta
Jose Catana
Brian Sladewski
Marc Vachon
Ryan Souza
Robert Days
Scott T. Brooks
Shawn W. Souza
Patrol/Field Training Officer/Marine Unit
Patrol/Motorcycle Patrol Officer/Marine Unit
Patrol/School Resource Officer/Bike Patrol
Patrol/Firearms Instructor
Patrol/Field Training Officer
Patrol/Motorcycle Patrol Officer
Patrol/Bike Patrol/Regional Search & Rescue Team
Patrol/Field Training Officer/Bike Patrol
Patrol/Field Training Officer/Dive Team/Marine Unit
Patrol/Dive Team/Marine Unit
Patrol/Marine Unit
Patrol/Dive Team/Marine Unit
Patrol
Patrol/Regional Search & Rescue Team/Bike Patrol
Patrol
Patrol/School Resource Officer
Patrol/Firearms Instructor
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol/Bike Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol
Patrol/Regional Rapid Response Team
Patrol
Intermittent Police Officers
Jason Arruda
Victor Trinidad
Communications
Darlene Fielding
Melissa Silva
Joanne Ashworth
Donna Wunschel
Timothy J. Klatt
Patrick Mendonca
Todd Grant
Auzenda Brasidio
Dispatcher
Dispatcher/Communications Training/Leaps Representative
Dispatcher/Communications Training/Leaps Representative
Dispatcher
Dispatcher
Dispatcher
Dispatcher
Dispatcher
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Kathleen Rocha
Elizabeth Medeiros
Dispatcher
Dispatcher
Clerical
Sandra Howland
Lorie Vieira
Deborah Wotton
Computer/Radio
Tony Sousa
Computer System Manager/Radio
Gladys G. Pimpao
Cindy Miller
Lynne Mecure
Kathleen Raudonaitis
Traffic Coordinator
Traffic Supervisor
Traffic Supervisor
Traffic Supervisor
Traffic Supervisors
Dartmouth Police Department
In an EMERGENCY dial: 911
Department Extensions
Office of the Chief of Police:
Office of the Deputy Chief of Police:
Administrative Lieutenant:
Lieutenants:
Sergeants:
Traffic Safety:
Firearms Licensing:
Investigative Service Division:
Computer Services:
Communications/Dispatch:
Records:
Anonymous Crime Tip Line:
508-910-1725
508-910-1743
508-910-1724
508-910-1777
508-910-1776
508-910-1770
508-910-1738
508-910-1775
508-910-1753
508-910-1735
508-910-1774
508-997-9900 (answering machine)
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Edward V. Pimental, Jr.
Robert DeCampos
Jason Estacio
Joseph Krisnosky
Luiz Lopes
Stacey Martin
Jason Protami
Paul Rymszewicz
Leonard Thompson
Charles Viera
Director
Deputy
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
The year 2011 continued to be a busy year for the Emergency Management Agency with many projects
to keep this department busy.
This year we moved into our new location, with an office in the Council on Aging Building and moving
into the Bullard Wellness Center with a garage space to store a vehicle
and a lighting tower and a huge storage room to store our supplies and materials needed to set-up a
shelter and used in an emergency, also a garage space in the
Council on Aging Garage to store a vehicle.
In 2011 we received a MEMA Grant which enabled us to install a 13,000 watt generator at the Bullard
Building for emergency power, a new lap top computer and a portable lighting trailer for use in an
emergency. We were also hit by Hurricane Irene and we filed for reimbursement from FEMA for
damages from the hurricane.
Our mission is to be prepared in case of an emergency and to keep abreast of potential situations and
hold department heads meetings to make sure all departments are kept informed and ready to respond
in time of need.
This department continues to maintain a close relationship with Police, Fire and other departments,
and NSTAR to ensure coordination of efforts in case of an emergency.
During 2011 we updated our CEMP Plan (Community Emergency Management Plan), which is our plan to
be used in an emergency, for shelters and evacuation in our community.
Our department continues to stay active in the community supplying lighting for the police, fire in an
emergency, and at UMASS concerts and fireworks, town hall Christmas tree lighting, Dartmouth Fire
District #3 Halloween Parade, Board of Health Flu Clinics and Park Department concerts.
Again we would like to take this opportunity to thank all town officials and local business people for their
help and assistance in 2011.
Edward V. Pimental, Jr.
Director
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Board of Public Works
Lee M. Azinheira, Chairman
Mark S. Nunes, Vice Chairman
Manuel Branco, Clerk
Department of Public Works
David T. Hickox, P.E.
Director
Michelle L. DeFranco
Administrative Assistant
Bonnie J. Encarnacao
Contract Bidding Aide
Diane L. Vieira
Maria Rosa Mendonca
Principal Clerk
Priscilla Tavares
Senior Clerk (part time)
James Pimentel
Custodian (part time)
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A message from Director of Public Works David T. Hickox. P.E.
In 2011, the Department of Public Works continued to work on the planning and funding
of several large transportation infrastructure projects. In November, MassDOT held the 25%
Public Hearing for the Faunce Corner Road/I -195 Interchange Project. The funding for the
project, with an estimated cost of $17,000,000 has been appropriated by MassDOT. The project
is scheduled to be advertised for construction in April 2013, with a construction start date of
April 2014. The project consists of the full reconstruction of the interchange and will create
additional travel lanes over I-195. The interchange improvements and additional travel lanes
will coordinate with the Town’s planned upgrade of Faunce Corner Road between Rte. 6 and
Cross Road.
The Department continues to seek funding for the Padanaram Causeway Rehabilitation
Project. The Town received a grant from the Seaport Council in the amount of $100,000 for the
causeway improvement, unfortunately additional funding has been difficult due to the number of
MassDOT priorities within the Commonwealth. The Town has proposed to phase the project,
starting with a new sidewalk from Smith Neck Road west to West Smith Neck Road, this first
phase would provide for safe pedestrian access from the village to Apponagansett Park. The
Department has secured $1,800,000 for the project to date with an estimated construction cost of
$5,680,000.
The Southeast Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) has
identified several recommended improvements along Faunce Corner Road, and along Rte. 6,
between Old Westport Road and Hathaway Road. The Town has appropriated funding for the
engineering design of Phase 1 improvements from Rte. 6 to Cross Road. The most notable of the
recommendations is the Phase 2 relocation of Tucker Road to form a 4-way intersection with
Hathaway Road. The Department of Public Works is recommending that the Town initiate the
engineering design for Phase 2 in 2012.
In addition, the Department worked closely with the Town Administrator and Finance
Director on the development of three important energy projects, the DPW Wind Turbines to be
located on the 687 Chase Road Well Site, the Solar Farm to be located on the capped landfill off
Russells Mills Road, and the Town’s request for proposals for additional solar. Upon review of
the DPW Wind Turbine Project bids, it was determined that the solar options were in the best
interest of the Town. The Town entered into agreement with Borrego Solar for the development
of the solar facility at the Russells Mills capped landfill, and is negotiating the terms for the
purchase of additional solar power from Energy Management Inc. (EMI) for solar energy to be
developed on Energy Road adjacent to the existing gas fired turbine power facility.
Several roadway reconstruction projects were undertaken in 2011 including the
reconstruction of a portion Faunce Corner Road – Phase 2 from Flagg Swamp Road south 3500
feet, Collins Corner Road – Phase 2 consisted on significant drainage improvements in addition
to full depth reconstruction of the entire roadway, and the MassDOT reconstruction of
Dartmouth Street between Rogers Street and Rockdale Ave. The later project saw several delays
due the relocation of existing utilities to accommodate the new road layout. The reconstruction
of Rogers Street from Russells Mills Road to Dartmouth Street and Russells Mills Road from
Dartmouth Street to Rogers Street was completed to compliment the Dartmouth Street
Reconstruction Project. The most dramatic change resulting from the Dartmouth Street and
Russells Mills Reconstruction Projects will be restoring Russells Mills Road from Dartmouth
Street to Rogers Street to two-way traffic. This change will occur in the spring of 2012.
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The Department implemented safety enhancements on Tucker Road, Hixville Road, and
Reed Road in 2011. The recommended enhancements were identified by SRPEDD as part of a
region wide study on lane departures. The roadway improvements consisted of the installation
of standardized utility pole markings, high visibility thermoplastic lane markings, pavement edge
improvements and additional safety signage.
The Elm Street / Wilson Street Water Main Project began in October of 2011. The
project consisted of the upgrade of water mains in order to restore fire flow rates to the
Padanaram Village area. Due to the unseasonable winter weather, the project was completed in
January 2012.
The Department has several large projects scheduled for construction in 2012. The
Construction Division will be undertaking the upgrade of water mains on Potter Street this
project was delayed in 2011 due to prioritized roadway construction projects. The Department
will be replacing the drainage culvert on Collins Corner Road at Medeiros Lane in order to
reduce flooding of the roadway during periods of high precipitation.
The Elm Street / Wilson Street reconstruction project will begin in May 2012 with the
full depth reconstruction of Elm Street. The Department is proposing the installation of
sidewalks from Russells Mills Road to Prospect Street as part of the project. A public
informational meeting will be held to discuss the idea of new sidewalks and to solicit input as to
the design and expected outcome.
The Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) solid waste and recycling program continues to be a
tremendous success. The Solid Waste Enterprise Fund is self-supporting, and over the past three
years has established significant retained earnings. In response to the volume of recycled
material collected curbside, and in an effort to maintain stable rates and reduce worker injury, the
Board of Pubic Works will be implementing an automated collection process with the use of
“rolling covered totes” in lieu of the individual “blue bins.” After significant discussion, the
Board of Public Works has decided to continue with a dual-stream recycling program in order to
maintain a quality recycling product and the higher revenue associated with the material. The
program will provide two rolling 64 gallon totes to each participant of the PAYT Program.
Collection of the materials will alternate from week to week starting in July 2012. The PAYT
Program is committed to providing the best possible program at the least possible cost. Through
automation; collection costs can be stabilized, allowing more residents that had originally opted
for private solid waste service to return to the PAYT program.
As FY’13 approaches, the Department will continue to evaluate the most cost effective
approach to providing essential services as well as maintaining and upgrading the Town’s
infrastructure. As energy prices continue to fluctuate, it is satisfying to know that Dartmouth has
successfully secured long-term energy prices in order to maintain services at reasonable rates. It
is also important to note that the Town has provided supplemental roadway maintenance funding
to the DPW for the last four years. As roadway reconstruction costs continue to rise, it is
imperative that the Town continues to properly budget for the maintenance of our roadway
infrastructure.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our DPW Administrative staff for their hard
work, dedication, and willingness to go the extra length to get the job done. A special thanks to
our Administrative Assistant Michelle DeFranco for her professionalism and willingness to take
on new projects in addition to her assistance in the administering of the operations of the
Department of Public Works.
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Our Water & Sewer Division, under the leadership of Steven Sullivan, continues to work
hard in meeting the ever changing rules and regulations that govern the production and
distribution of a municipal water supply. As they continue to address more stringent regulations,
we can all rest assured that our knowledgeable and dedicated Water Division staff will provide a
first class product to the residents of our Town.
The Water Pollution Control Facility, under Plant Manager Carlos Cardoso, continues to
protect our environment by the collection, treatment, and safe disposal of our sanitary waste.
Our consultant Fay, Spofford and Thorndike, Inc., has completed the recommended short-term
improvement plan developed within our Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
(CWMP). The short-term improvements are estimated to be in the amount of $10,650,000 for
capital upgrades to the Water Pollution Control Facility and sewage pump stations. The Board
of Public Works will be requesting funding for the recommended short term in the FY 2013 CIP
budget. The CWMP will guide the Department’s planning and construction of facilities to meet
the growth demands over the next 20 – 25 year planning period.
Our Department of Services & Infrastructure, under the leadership of Paul Pacheco,
continues to provide professional construction, maintenance, and solid waste and recycling
services. Over the last fiscal year, our Construction Division directed considerable resources to
the reconstruction of various roadways and assisting the Library, School Department, and
General Government in the construction of capital projects.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all Department of
Public Works employees serving the residents of Town. The Department of Public Works, with
its many Divisions, works together as one unit to provide the essential services our residents
deserve.
I would like to personally thank the Board of Public Works, Mr. Lee Azinheira,
Chairman; Mr. Mark Nunes, Vice Chairman; and Mr. Manuel Branco, Clerk for their support,
guidance, and vision. It continues to be a pleasure to work for such a dedicated and
knowledgeable Board.
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
Ronald A. Richard
Senior Engineer
Stephen Lawrence
Associate Engineer/Inspector
Joseph M. Pimentel
Timothy J. Barber
The Engineering Division continues to provide design, bidding, and inspectional services
for various public works projects, as well as residential and commercial developments. In 2011,
the Division completed the engineering design for several roadway reconstruction projects
including Dartmouth Street – Phase II from Rogers Street to Howland Street, Sol-E-Mar Road
from Dartmouth Street to Harvey Street, Rogers Street from Dartmouth Street to Clarks Cove
Drive, and Potter Street from Russells Mills Road to Milton Street. The completion of
engineering design of these important public works projects allows for an improved opportunity
to secure funding. The Division also completed roadway design and construction engineering
for Collins Corner Road – Phase II, and Faunce Corner Road, Phase II. The engineering design
for the Elm Street/Wilson Street Water Main Project was also completed in 2011. In addition to
engineering design, the Division provided bidding and inspectional services for several Town
utility and roadway projects.
Continuing with the Department of Public Works goal or replacing dead-end TCE water
mains with bleeders, the Engineering Division has completed several water upgrade plans,
several of which will include full-depth reconstruction of the roadway.
As part of the Sewer Division Inflow/Infiltration (I/I) Program, the Engineering Division
continues to embark on an aggressive manhole inspection program and manhole cover
replacement project, which includes the installation of internal manhole seals. This ongoing
program reduces the flow of clean water into the sewer collection system thereby creating sewer
system capacity for new connections.
With the retirement of Associate Engineer Robert Swallow in 2010, the Division was
fortunate to hire a part-time engineering intern to assist in surveys and inspections.
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DIVISION OF SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE
HIGHWAY & SANITATION DIVISION
Paul Pacheco, Superintendent of Services & Infrastructure
Roy Pinheiro, Assistant Superintendent of Services & Infrastructure
Mary Ann Ferreira, Administrative Clerk
Michael Brosius
Ronald Souza
A. Manny Cardoso
Steven Souza
Jeffrey Costa
William Starvaggi
Carl Furtado
Robert Sylvia
Frank Manley
Richard Wotton
James Martins
Jason Xavier
Andrew Medeiros
Bridge Tenders (Seasonal)
Christopher Mendonca
Steven Mendonca
Joseph Baptista
Armand Farland
Kenneth Monteiro
William O’Neil
Christopher Sakali
Daniel Miller
Daniel Mota
Steven Pelletier
John Perry
Steven Oliveira
Justin Raposa (retired)
Victor Rodrigues
Kevin Sameiro
Mark Santos
David Simas (retired)
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SANITATION DIVISION
2011 Recyclables Collected at Transfer Station
Amount Collected
Description
0.07 tons
Batteries
94.45 tons
Cardboard
508.54 tons
Compostables/Organics (leaves)
270.72 tons
Construction & Demolition
2,214 feet
Fluorescent Lamps (misc. size bulbs)
271 (each)
Mattresses
7.83 tons
Metal Cans
45.94 tons
Mixed Paper
6.84 tons
Plastic Clear
30.06 tons
Newspaper
2.02 tons
Plastic/Milk
14.96 tons
Plastic/Mix
70 (each)
Propane Tanks
18.54 tons
Refrigerators, Freezers, and Air Conditioners
94.69 tons
Scrap Metals and misc. scrap metal from DPW divisions.
101 (each)
Tires
27.92 tons
TV/Computers
4.93 tons
Used Clothing/Textiles (American Red Cross & Pac Trading Containers)
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2,571 gallons
Waste Oil
Municipal Solid Waste Collected at Transfer Station 733.40 tons.
Municipal Solid Waste Collected at curbside 3,382.38 tons
Bulky Item Pickup 3.88 tons
Recyclables Collected at Curbside
Tons
1,349.51
869.78
Description
Newspaper, cardboard/paperboard/magazines
Co-mingled: glass, #1 - #7 plastics, cans
Roadside Debris Collected &
Misc. Debris Dropped Off at Transfer Station by other Town Agencies
Tons
25.20
Description
Misc. debris (TV’s, furniture, lumber, tires, etc.)
Recycling Collected at UMass Dartmouth
Tons
Description
9.64
Office Paper
.81
Co-mingled
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Recycling Collected at Bristol County Sheriff’s Department
Tons
10.99
Description
Office Paper (July – December)
Recycling Collected at Dartmouth Schools
Tons
Description
47.06
Office Paper
5.61
Co-mingled
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HIGHWAY DIVISION
Roadway Brush Trimming
Adams Street
Main and Side Roads
Arch Street
Arnold Street
Atlantic Street
Brewster Street
Brook Street
Butler Street
Canfield Street
Center Street
Cherry Street
Coolidge Street
Emerson Street
Gidley Town Road
Laurel Lane
Meadow Street
Meridan Street
Merrimac Street
Mosher Street
Norton Street
Page Street
Palmer Street
Park Street
Pearl Street
Potter Street
Prospect Street
Redwood Street
Rockland Street
Rogers Street
Smith Street
Solemar Street
Tremont Street
Webster Street
Willis Street
Street Signs Upgraded
215 Town street signs were upgraded in 2011 per the Federal Mandate
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DIVISION OF SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE
CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
Paul Pacheco, Superintendent of Services & Infrastructure
Roy Pinheiro, Assistant Superintendent of Services & Infrastructure
Normand Emond
Robert Frias
Nelson Gonsalves
Michael Pavao
Tobey Pimental
Antonio Rodrigues
David Rebello
David Souza
Antonio Tavares
The Construction Division assisted the Highway Division in completing a number of
projects that were outstanding. Several important projects were completed with a substantial
savings to the Department.
Manholes and Catch Basins repairs for the Highway Division
DRAINAGE
7 – NEW DRAINAGE SERVICES
21 – CATCH BASIN REBUILT
22 – CONCRETE FLAT TOPS REPLACED
11 - CATCH BASIN FRAMES & COVERS REPLACED
8 – DRAIN MANHOLES REPAIRED
6 – DRAIN MANHOLE COVERS & FRAMES REPLACED
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2011 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
The construction crew performed the following work in various areas around the town.
Eric Road
This project consisted of a full-depth roadway reconstruction. In the summer of 2010,
approximately 1,000 feet of roadway was reclaimed and a two-inch base course of asphalt was
placed with Cape Cod berm. In the spring of 2011, a one-and-a-half inch top-course of asphalt
will be placed and all existing driveway aprons will be adjusted to the new roadway. All
disturbed areas will be loamed and seeded.
Faunce Corner Road
This project consisted of a full-depth roadway reconstruction. In the fall of 2010, 3,300 feet of
Faunce Corner Road, from Flag Swamp Road to High Hill Road, was reclaimed and a two-inch
base course of asphalt placed with a Cape Cod berm. In the spring of 2011, a one-and-a-half
inch top-course of asphalt will be placed and all existing driveway aprons will be adjusted to the
new roadway. All disturbed areas will be loamed and seeded.
Faunce Corner Road Phase II
This project began in the fall of 2011, and consisted of a full-depth roadway reconstruction. In
the summer of 2011 at 3,200’ Faunce Corner Road from Flag Swamp Road to Reservoir Road
was reclaimed and a two-inch base course of asphalt was placed. In the fall of 2011, an inch-ana-half of top-course pavement was placed. All driveway aprons were adjusted to the new
roadway pavement. The Division loamed and seeded all roadway edges.
Tenley Avenue
approximately 900 feet of roadway was reclaimed and a two-inch base-course of bituminous
asphalt was placed with new Cape Cod berm. In the spring of 2011, top-course pavement
consisting of one-and-a-half inch bituminous asphalt was placed and all driveway aprons were
adjusted to the new roadway. The new berm was backed with loam and seed.
Tucker Road
This project consisted of full-depth roadway and drainage improvements. In the summer of
2010, approximately 2,115 feet of Tucker Road was reconstructed. The Construction Division
added two new catch basins along with 400 feet of twelve-inch H.D.P.E. drain line, including
one new drain manhole. The roadway was then reclaimed to a depth of twelve inches, re-graded
and a two-inch base-course of asphalt was placed. In the spring of 2011, a one-and-one-halfinch of top-course asphalt was placed and all existing driveway aprons were adjusted to the new
roadway. All disturbed areas were loamed and seeded.
Community Park Project
This project began in August of 2010, and consisted of clearing the former ball field behind the
Cushman School. The Construction Division installed approximately 400 feet of new 12-inch
drain line, two new catch basins, and two new drain manholes. They constructed a new
detention pond. The Division also installed new site lighting for the park area and roadway. The
new playground area was regarded and reshaped. A new student drop-off roadway and park
entrance was created from Sol-e-mar Street. This consisted of regarding and paving
approximately 760 feet of concrete sidewalk along the new park area. In the spring of 2011, the
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Division completed the loaming and seeding of all disturbed areas. New concrete sidewalks
were added around the new playground and a concrete pad was placed for a sculpture,
completing the project for the division.
Flag Swamp Road
This project consisted of a total upgrade to the decaying stonewall along the east and west side of
the culvert on Flag Swamp Road. In the summer of 2011, the Construction Division removed
the old stonewall on the culvert, then installed a 24-foot long by two-foot high re-enforced
concrete wall on either side of the culvert. In the fall of 2011, 120’ of new steel-backed wood
guardrail was installed.
Sable Avenue
This project consisted of a roadway reconstruction. In the spring of 2011, approximately 2,100
feet of roadway was cold-planed and a one-inch asphalt leveler was placed. In the summer of
2011, a one-and-one half inch of top-course of asphalt was placed and all existing driveway
aprons were adjusted to the new roadway. All disturbed areas were loamed and seeded.
Ann Avenue
This project consisted of a roadway repaving project. In the fall of 2011, 850’ of Ann Avenue
was repaved, all existing drainage and sewer structures were raised to roadway grade and a oneinch half top-course pavement was placed. All driveway aprons were adjusted to the new
roadway. All disturbed areas were loamed and seeded.
Alcazar Avenue
This project began in the spring of 2011, and consisted of a full-depth roadway reconstruction.
In the spring of 2011, 750’ of Alcazar Avenue, from Gene Street to Old Westport Road, was
reclaimed and a two-inch base course of asphalt was placed. In the summer of 2011, an inchand-a-half of top-course pavement was placed. All driveway aprons were adjusted to the new
roadway pavement. The Division loamed and seeded all roadway edges.
Hixville Road
approximately 1,100’ of roadway was reclaimed and a two-inch base-course of asphalt placed
with new Cape Cod berm. In the fall of 2011, top-course pavement consisting of one-and-a-half
inch bituminous asphalt was placed and all driveway aprons were adjusted to the new roadway.
The new berm was backed with loam and seed.
Dartmouth Farms Trails
This project consisted of full-depth roadway reconstruction. In the summer of 2011,
approximately 1,100’ of Dartmouth Farm Trails was reconstructed. The roadway was reclaimed
to a depth of twelve inches, re-graded, and a two inch base-course of asphalt was placed. In the
fall of 2011, a one-and-one half inch of top-course asphalt was placed and all existing driveway
aprons were adjusted to the new roadway. All disturbed areas were loamed and seeded.
Gentle Valley Drive/Golan Drive
This project began in the fall of 2010, and consisted of the replacement of the T.C.E. coated
asbestos waterline and roadway improvements. In the fall of 2010, the existing waterline was
replaced with 2,400’ of new eight-inch D.I. pipe. All existing water services were changed over
and new fire hydrants installed. All disturbed road trenches were paved. In the spring of 2011,
all drainage structures were raised and an inch-and-a-half of asphalt top course was placed with
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new Cape Cod berm. Driveway aprons were installed in needed locations and disturbed areas
were loamed and seeded.
Smith Neck Road
This project consisted of an installation of a new drain line to correct a drainage problem
on Smith Neck Road. In the fall of 2011, approximately 180’ of twelve-inch perforated H.D.P.E.
drain pipe and one catch basin was installed. All disturbed areas were restored and the shoulder
of the road was loamed and seeded.
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WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Carlos M. Cardoso
Water Pollution Control Manager
James Shaw
Assistant Water Pollution Control Manager
(retired)
Michael Arnold
Assistant Water Pollution Control Manager
Garry Medeiros
Chief Plant Operator
Richard Perry
Chief Maintenance Operator (retired)
Antonio Pedrosa
Chief Maintenance Operator
Plant Operators II
Plant Operators I
William Messier
Christopher Swallow
Dennis Matos
Motor Equipment Operators
Mark S. Phaneuf
Christopher Camara (transferred to D.S.I.)
Dennis Lewis
Dennis Medeiros
Jose Mota
Jason Xavier
Dartmouth’s Treatment Plant is one of the finest in Southeastern Massachusetts and tours
are frequently given to visitors who perceive it as a model plant that is run very professionally.
The staff is under the fine leadership of Mr. Carlos Cardoso, Water Pollution Control Manager.
The Town accepts brush from private contractors and residents. In 2011, the brush
grinding operation produced approximately 11,668 cubic yards of amendment (ground brush),
which is recycled to the plant composting facility. The composting facility then blends the
ground brush and bio-solids. A total of 3,741 cubic yards of finished, screened compost was
sold in 2011 on the compost market.
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Water Treated and Pumped
Total Flow
Year
Gallons
2000......................................
900,900,000
2001......................................
927,080,000
2002......................................
897,570,000
2003...................................... 1,088,830,000
2004...................................... 1,077,880,000
2005...................................... 1,269,720,000
2006...................................... 1,159,400,000
2007...................................... 1,027,340,000
2008...................................... 1,147,120,000
2009...................................... 1,211,040,000
2010...................................... 1,052,250,000
2011...................................... 1,127,470,000
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SEWER MAINS
Location
Length (L.F.)
Size
Manholes
Glade Street
115
8” PVC
1
Kyle Jacob Drive
760
2” SDR 21-PVC
1
Summit Avenue
148
8” PVC
1
TOTALS
1,023’ = .194miles
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SERVICES FOR 2011
32 – NEW WATER SERVICES
16 – REPLACED, REPAIRED, OR DISCONTINUED
47 – NEW SEWER SERVICES
11– REPLACED, REPAIRED, OR DISCONTINUED
2 – NEW DRAIN SERVICES
WATER MAINS
Location
Length (L.F.)±
Size
Gates
Hydrants
Tucker Road (Friend’s Academy)
345
8” CLDI
3
Kyle Jacob Drive (Riverside)
811
8” CLDI
3
2
6
2
Totals
1,156’ = .22 miles
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WATER DIVISION
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Dartmouth Water Division is dedicated to providing, protecting and preserving today’s
water supplies for tomorrow’s consumers. Our commitment is to supply quality water that
complies with all State & Federal standards, provide education and excellent customer
service, and to be the leaders in our profession. I respectfully submit the following report
and pumping record for the year 2011:
Month
Gallons
Month
Gallons
January
58,809,000
July
119,381,000
February
59,583,000
August
107,749,000
March
63,483,000
September
96,618,000
April
64,471,000
October
75,525,000
May
88,683,000
November
63,301,000
June
107,551,000
December
58,196,000
Of all the water pumped, 92.5% or 826,190,000 gallons were pumped from our own
wells and 7.5% or 68,839,000 gallons were purchased from the City of New Bedford. The
greatest amount pumped in one day was 4,430,000 gallons on July 22, 2011.
The daily average water pumped per day for 2011 was 2,466,000 gallons. Total 2011
precipitation measured at the 687 Chase Road Treatment Plant was 50.77 inches compared to
65.49 inches in 2011.
The Water Division has an active in-house program for back flow prevention and cross
connections, which represents savings for the department.
The Water Division continues to be active with our consultants AECOM investigating
areas in town for potential future water supply in the area of Old Westport Road.
The Water Division has continued throughout the year with an aggressive maintenance
program, which included fire hydrant painting, spring and fall hydrant flushing, and system valve
exercising. Many of our wells were rehabilitated to allow the wells to pump at their maximum
capacity with new pumps installed to keep them operating at maximum efficiency.
The Consumer Confidence Report was mailed to all of the ratepayers. This report is sent
out each year to provide information to consumers on how our water is treated as well as any
other pertinent information that consumers should know about their water.
The Current systems totals now stands as follows:
191.42 Miles of water main
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2,923 gate or butterfly valves 6" or larger
1,575 Fire Hydrants
8,985 Water Services
97.28 Miles of sewer mains
6,830 Sewer Services
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Water Division Employees
Tricia Anthony
Peter Andrade
Water Facilities Operator
Paul Galego
Kevin Nunes
Michael Roderick
Water Systems Inspector
James Barlow
H.M.E.O.
Paul Andrade
Assistant Operator 1
Gerald Lemos
Craftsman/Assistant Water Facilities Operator
Richard Hopkins
S.M.E.O
Derek Martin
Working Foreman
Christopher Mendonca
Laborer
David Rebello Jr.
Meter Reader
Craig Souza
Master Mechanic
Jay Perry
Craftsman
“With Water Works Pride”
Steven M. Sullivan
Superintendent
508-999-0742
smsullivan @town.dartmouth.ma.us
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PLANNING BOARD
Joseph E. Toomey, Jr. Chairman
John P. Haran, Vice-Chairman
Lorri-Ann Miller, Clerk
John V. Sousa
Joel Avila (appointed Nov. 2011)
Arthur C. Larrivee (resigned Sept. 2011)
Kathleen DelSordo, Alternate Member
Term Expires 2014
Term Expires 2015
Term Expires 2016
Term Expires 2013
Term Expires 2012
Term Expires 2012
Term Expires 2012
PLANNING STAFF
Donald A. Perry, AICP
Joyce J. Couture
Planning Director
Planning Aide
OVERVIEW
The development statistics for subdivisions reviewed by the Planning Board in the year 2011
indicated an increase of new lots in Dartmouth for the year. The total number of new lots
created in 2011 was 86, up from 39 in 2010. This total includes Definitive Subdivision lots
and ANR lots. It does not include any 40B lots approved by the Board of Appeals.
The breakdown of the lots created in 2011 includes definitive subdivision lots which
increased from 16 in 2010 to 78 in 2011, and ANR lots which decreased from 23 to 8. The
total number of lots created in 2011 was the highest total in the last 5 years. With regard to
commercial development, as represented by parking spaces reviewed, there was an increase
from 101 in 2010 to 343 in 2011.
Several zoning bylaws were presented at Spring Town Meeting. Of particular interest, was
the creation of a new zoning district, Single Residence C, for land located south of State
Road and bounded by Reed and Beeden Roads. The adoption by Town Meeting of this new
zoning district was the precursor to allow the creation of 57 lots for single family residential
housing on the southern part of the former Lincoln Park off State Road. In addition, Spring
Town Meeting voted favorably on a new zoning bylaw which provides standards and
procedures for developing large-scale solar energy installations throughout the Town.
The Planning Board approved its first large scale project under the new Village Business
District zoning which was adopted by Town Meeting in 2010. The granting of a Special
Permit was for the redevelopment of property at 304 Elm Street to include a market,
restaurant, and three apartments.
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In an effort to encourage economic revitalization of Dartmouth’s older business areas, the
Planning Board began studying the zoning for Bliss Corner/Dartmouth Street. This General
Business District has some of the same limitations as the old Padanaram zoning. The
Planning Board is studying the possibility of mixed use zoning similar to the Village
Business District for Bliss Corner/Dartmouth Street. After public input and discussions with
the affected landowners, the Planning Board hopes to propose new zoning for 2012.
In late September, Arthur Larrivee resigned as a Planning Board member. Joel Avila, a
former Planning Board member, was appointed during a joint meeting of the Select Board
and Planning Board to fill the remainder of his term.
In addition to their Planning Board duties, Board members served on behalf of the
Planning Board in the following capacities: Lorri-Ann Miller served as the Planning Board’s
delegate to the SRPEDD Commission; John Haran served on the Charter Review Committee and
on the Smart Growth Committee which has been reviewing the Chapter 40R ”Village at Lincoln
Park”; Joseph E. Toomey, Jr. served on the Soil Conservation Board and the Municipal Facilities
Committee, John Sousa served on the Affordable Housing Partnership, the Community
Preservation Committee, and the Community Development Group; and Arthur Larrivee served
on the Technical Research Group and the Agricultural Preservation Trust Council. With the
departure of Arthur Larrivee in the Fall of 2011, Joseph Toomey, Jr. agreed to serve on the
Technical Research Group for Special Permits under the Select Board and Lorri-Ann Miller was
asked to serve on the Agricultural Preservation Trust Council.
Former Planning Board member, Kathleen DelSordo, was reappointed to serve as
alternate Planning Board member for Special Permits under the Planning Board. The alternate
member is appointed by the Planning Board and is only requested to serve when a regular
Planning Board member is unable to participate on a Special Permit application.
Throughout 2011, the Planning Board and/or its staff continued their reviews and
activities in the following areas:
* Reviewing subdivision plans and monitoring subdivision sureties;
* Reviewing parking plans and special permit requests;
* Reviewing variances submitted to the Board of Appeals;
* Reviewing Conservation Commission Notices of Intent;
* Preparing reports and recommendations to Town Meeting; and
* Providing technical assistance and information to citizens, Town committees, and
developers.
SUBDIVISION AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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The data charts that follow compare the level of development reviewed by the Planning
Board over the specified time period:
NEW LOTS CREATED
APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED (ANR) PLANS
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
90
46
44
43
28
25
19
20
17
23
8
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
YEAR
DEFINITIVE PLANS
NEW LOTS CREATED
125
100
78
75
56
50
25
36
10
11
13
2001
2002
2003
46
45
24
18
16
2009
2010
0
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2011
YEAR
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TOTAL NEW LOTS CREATED*
2001 - 2011
# OF LOTS CREATED
120
100
102
100
88
86
74
80
61
57
60
44
30
40
35
39
2009
2010
20
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2011
YEAR
*This total does not include 40B lots approved by the Board of Appeals
PARKING SPACES REVIEWED
6000
4866
# OF SPACES
5000
4000
3000
2158
2000
1000
921
708
642
641
376
189
308
101
2007
2008
2009
2010
343
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2011
YEAR
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SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
(SRPEDD)
The Town of Dartmouth is a member of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic
Development District. SRPEDD (pronounced sir-ped) is the regional agency serving twentyseven cities and towns in southeastern Massachusetts dealing with common issues facing our
region, such as economic development, growth and land development, transportation,
environment and general planning for the future. SRPEDD is governed by a Commission of
local mayors, selectmen, planning board members and at large members. We are funded by
federal and state grants and local assessments. For 2011, the Town of Dartmouth paid $5,497.19
to SRPEDD, based upon an assessment of 16.15 cents per capita.
Local citizens serving at SRPEDD included the following:
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SRPEDD Commission: Deborah Melino-Wender and Lorri-Ann Miller
Joint Transportation Planning Group: David Hickox and Steven Sullivan
Lorri-Ann Miller also served as a member of the Executive Committee; Deborah Melino-Wender
served as a member of the Finance Committee.
Some of SRPEDD's more significant accomplishments during 2011 were:
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SRPEDD’s Municipal Partnership program launched new efforts to help improve
operating efficiencies of member cities and towns. The regional purchasing program
teamed with the Town of Kingston for a group bid for office supplies, resulting in
significant savings to participants. SRPEDD worked with a consortium of local Boards
of Health to study the feasibility of regionalizing some functions.
A feasibility study was conducted for 19 communities on 911 dispatch operations to
make recommendations on enhancements to public safety. The study proposes
consolidation of local emergency dispatch operations into 2 regional centers to save over
$4 million annually. Regional training for dispatchers is also underway.
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which sets regional priorities for
federal transportation funds, was completed and approved for 2011 The TIP targets
apply to highway projects, and transit funds for GATRA and SRTA.
The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) was completed and approved in 2011. The
plan sets the framework for future transportation investments in Southeastern
Massachusetts.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Southeastern Massachusetts, a
regional economic development strategy, was completed and certified by the U.S.
Economic Development Administration, making the region eligible for federal economic
development grants from EDA.
The Taunton River was designated by the US National Park Service as a Wild and
Scenic River in 2009. The Taunton River Stewardship Council made up of
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representatives from the ten municipalities abutting the Taunton River, along with
supporting agencies, continues to meet at SRPEDD to guide protection of the river.
South Coast Rail remained a major priority in 2011. SRPEDD continued to support the
Southeastern Massachusetts Commuter Rail Task Force, which includes representation
from SRPEDD municipalities and regional organizations. Plans for development around
the train stations are being developed.
SRPEDD continued as the designated fiduciary agent by the Massachusetts Executive
Office of Public Safety for the Southeast Regional Advisory Council for Homeland
Security serving 96 communities in 6 counties in southeastern Massachusetts. The
Council has awarded more than $25.4 million in federal homeland security funds since
2004.
SRPEDD conducts a district-wide traffic counting program (including speed surveys
and vehicle classification, and 45 intersection turning movement counts) and maintains a
computer file of all available traffic count data throughout the region. SRPEDD
undertook 124 traffic counts at various locations this past year.
An extensive Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping program is maintained
by SRPEDD. Every year new computerized “data layers” are added to the system
SRPEDD operates the Southeastern Massachusetts Data Center, providing
information to businesses, cities and towns, and individuals.
In cooperation with UMass Dartmouth, SRPEDD organized the Southeastern
Massachusetts Council on Sustainability. The broad-based Council is addressing how
the region prepares for the future.
SRPEDD continues to provide planning and support to the two regional transit
authorities, SRTA and GATRA, on various efforts including: consumer advisory
committees, route evaluations, planning, monitoring services and federal reporting.
SRPEDD maintains a comprehensive database of all 355 signalized intersections in the
region. This includes geometry, traffic volume, crash rate, signal timing and operational
characteristics.
SRPEDD continued its affiliation with the South Eastern Economic Development
(SEED) Corporation, which makes loans to small businesses for expansion.
In addition, technical assistance was provided to the Town of Dartmouth in the following
areas:
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Conducted a Route 6 Gateway study to identify potential mixed-use development
opportunities and enhance the image of the Route 6 Corridor from the New Bedford
municipal line to Slocum Road. (MA)
SRPEDD was created to serve the cities and towns of southeastern Massachusetts. We are
governed by elected and appointed officials from all the cities and towns. We look forward to
serving you in the future.
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GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL REFUSE
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
District Committee
Rosemary Tierney, Chair Term expires 2012
Robert Medeiros, Vice-Chair Term expires 2011
Richard Medeiros, Second Vice-Chair Term expires 2011
Jeffrey King, Treasurer Term expires 2010
Nathalie Dias Term expires 2012
Gregory Lynam Term expires 2013
Administrative Staff
Virginia Valiela Executive Director
Marie E. Alves (through April 2011) Exec. Secretary, Asst. Treasurer
Cynthia Cammarata Accountant
Leonor Ferreira Office Assistant
Marissa Perez-Dormitzer Recycling Coordinator
Margaret Hebert Recycling Assistant
Operations Staff
Hank Van Laarhoven Director of Operations
& Chief Procurement Officer
Paul Pease Working Foreman
Roy Cardoso Utility Technician
Randal Ferry Scale House Operator
George W. Maciel Equipment Operator
Robert Medeiros Equipment Operator
Richard Mota Utility Technician
Shawn Peckham Maintenance Foreman
The Refuse District has completed its seventeenth year of operations, providing a wide variety of
solid waste services to the member communities of Dartmouth and New Bedford. The operation at
the Crapo Hill Landfill continues to meet all environmental standards and provides an economical
site for disposal of municipal trash. The District is presently filling Cells 3 and 4 of Phase II. These
cells should last until approximately 2016. Cells 5 through 8 should last until at least 2027. To date,
the District has been able to finance all of its construction costs out of reserves rather than going back
to the taxpayers for a new bond.
In 2005, the District contracted with Commonwealth New Bedford Energy, LLC to build a 3.2
megawatt plant to convert landfill gas to electricity. The plant is connected to the landfill through a
network of pipes. Reduced tonnage at the landfill due to the economic recession and the loss of one
commercial customer has led to some reduction in the amount of gas generated and electricity
produced.
During fiscal year 2011, the District landfilled 5,142.23 tons of trash. The District Committee is
limiting tonnage to less than 100,000 tons per year in order to extend the life of the landfill. At
current fill rates, the landfill should last until 2027. Dartmouth disposed of 5,142.23 tons in FY’11
compared with 10,937 tons in FY’07, bringing the total decrease to 5,794.77 tons. The Pay-As-YouThrow program as well as a slower economy are largely responsible for this reduction. Residential
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recycling tonnage in calendar 2011 was 2433 tons; 2260 tons in 2010; 2770 tons in 2009; and 2911
tons in 2008.
The District sponsored two household hazardous waste collection days free of
charge to residents, and two regional collection days for tires and batteries for a small fee. Useable
paint collected from households is stored at the Regional Paint Recycling Shed at the New Bedford
Transfer Station, and is free to all. Revenue from the sale of recyclables was $117,577 in fiscal year
2011 and was used to offset the cost of certain recycling services. Recycling markets for paper, metal
and commingled containers were solid and steady.
The District staff thanks the Dartmouth Department of Public Works for its assistance
throughout the year.
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Zoning Board of Appeals
Appointed by the Select Board
NAME
Roger Tougas (Resigned February 2011)
Michael Travers
Jacqueline Figueiredo
Peter Smola, Esq.
TITLE
Chairman
Chairman
Vice-Chairperson
Clerk
TERM
Resigned
2012
2014
2013
Halim Choubah
Stanley Mickelson
Greg DeMelo (Resigned July 2011)
Jay Peabody, Esq.
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
2013
2013
Resigned
2012
STAFF
Jane Kirby
Principal Clerk
OVERVIEW
The Zoning Board of Appeals is under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 40A, Section 14. The Board consists of six members who are appointed by the Select
Board of the Town of Dartmouth, three of which are Alternate Members.
During 2011, the composite of the Board continuously changed.
In January, Stanley Mickelson joined Halim Choubah and Greg DeMelo as an Alternate
Member.
In February, Chairman Roger L. Tougas resigned from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr. Tougas was honored in March by the Dartmouth Select Board for his 57 years of dedicated
public service to the Town of Dartmouth. He had been a longtime Town Meeting Member,
Finance Committee member, and Zoning Board of Appeals member. He served as Selectmen
from 1965-1980 and as State Representative from Dartmouth from 1980-1988. Sadly,
Mr. Tougas passed away on September 2, 2011 after a long illness.
In March, Peter Smola, Esq. joined Michael Travers and Jacqueline Figueiredo as a
regular Board Member.
On March 22, 2011, the Zoning Board of Appeals held its election of
officers. Michael Travers was elected as Chairman, Jacqueline Figueiredo as Vice-Chairperson,
and Peter Smola as Clerk.
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Alternate Board Member Greg DeMelo resigned in July; and in August, Jay Peabody
joined Halim Choubah and Stanley Mickelson as an Alternate Member.
Throughout the year, the Zoning Board of Appeals heard petitions for Special Permits,
Variances, Administrative Appeals, and Amendments of prior Decisions. The Board worked
with all departments affiliated with the health, safety and planning of the Town of Dartmouth to
ensure a cohesive approach in the protection of the Town’s environment while providing zoning
relief when appropriate.
Any person aggrieved by the issuance of a building permit by the Director of Inspectional
Services/Zoning Enforcement Officer may appeal to this office under the provisions of
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A.
The following is the relief obtained by various petitioners in the year 2011.
Granted
Denied
Withdrawn
Pending
Total
Variances
Special
Permit
6
1
5
1
13
14
_
1
_
15
_
1
_
8
_
_
_
4
1
1
1
3
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Amendment
7
Variance &
4
Spec.Permit
Admin.
_
Appeal
TOTAL ZONING CASES =
As always, a special thanks to the Dartmouth Community Television staff who continues
to keep the Town viewers informed. Thank you.
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION
The Historical Commission is charged with preservation, protection and development of the
town's historical or archaeological assets and for historic preservation planning for Dartmouth
under Chapter 40, Section 8D of the Massachusetts General Laws and Section 3-13 of the
Town's General By-Laws. To carry out this mandate, the Commission over the past year:
• Reviewed and approved 23 demolition applications. These applications included
demolitions of house, barns, and garages as well as substantial alterations to existing
buildings. It was determined by the Commission that these buildings to be demolished
did not represent any significant historical losses to the Town, none being individual
examples of a type or having important historical associations. Several of the homes to
be demolished are summer homes; the owners wish to have year round houses on their
properties.
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Continued to superintend ttl Architects (consultants for the Dartmouth Historic Building
Survey) as they completed the next phase of their work documenting buildings in
Dartmouth. Peggy and Judy have compared the properties surveyed so far with the
assessors’ database, and identified some early properties not completely documented that
will be added to the list of work for ttl Architects that will begin in January 2012. The
commission is also preparing the electronic files of the forms completed to date to be
uploaded on the Town website.
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Reorganized and updated the Commission’s historic property files, making them more
accessible.
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Reviewed and advised on continuing work on historical projects supported with funds
secured through the CPC.
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The Gulf Hill Barn Preservation Restriction.
The Stone Barn project of the Audubon Society located on the former Fernandez
property.
Received reports from the DHPT on the Akin house.
Met with David Cressman and Deborah Wender to discuss and advise concerning work
to be done on the former Russells Mills Library building. The commission supported the
application for CPC funding for restoration of this historic building and has continued to
advise as the work continues.
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Worked with the Planning Department to review new subdivision plans to be certain
there are no historic resources on those properties.
•
Revised and updated the Demolition Review application to make the form more userfriendly and to include more information about the property to be demolished or altered.
•
Decided not to hold Celebrate Dartmouth Day another time because of declining interest
in another activity in the busy springtime.
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Begun working to revise the historic plaque program for marking buildings with their
date of construction. The design of the plaque has been approved and the details of the
program are now being worked out. When the newly generated Form Bs created by ttl
and other consultants are put up on the web, it is hoped that program will create interest
in the history of buildings in Dartmouth and generate demand for plaques.
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Finally resolved the position of secretary to the commission by having Judy Lund and
Peggy Latimer alternate running the meeting while the other took notes.
During 2011 the c. 1700 Ekstrom/Russell house, located at 1193 Russells Mills Road (within
the Russells Mills Neighborhood Historic District) was put under permanent preservation
restriction. The Commission approved and recommended this Preservation Restriction, to be
held by Historic New England, and voted to recommend approval to the Select Board. The
Board voted approval, and the PR has since been voted by the Massachusetts Historical
Commission and filed with the registrar. This historic home will forever be preserved as it
now stands.
Judy Lund 2014 Acting Chair
Peggy Latimer 2014
Philip Baker 2014
Beverly King 2014
Bob Smith 2013
Craig Tjersland 2013
Brock Cordeiro 2013
Susan Ertelt 2012
George Nelson 2012
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Community Preservation Act
The Town adopted the Community Preservation Act (“CPA”) in April, 2002, approving a
1.5% surcharge property tax surcharge that is also matched with funds from the State
Department of Revenue. These funds can be spent in three areas: 1) Affordable Housing, 2)
Historic Preservation, and 3) Open Space and Recreation. By statute, at least 10% of the funds
must be designated for each of these three areas.
The amount of funds collected is certified to the State on June 30th of each year. On
October 15th, the State pays matching funds from the Community Preservation Trust Fund to
each municipality that has adopted the Community Preservation Act. The municipalities will
receive between 5% and 100% of a match, depending on the balance available in the Trust Fund.
These funds are not part of the general fund at either the State or Town level. They are held in
segregated funds dedicated to projects or purposes under the Community Preservation Act. The
state matching fund percentage continues to decline due to the economic downturn in the real
estate market and the increase in the number of communities that have adopted the CPA. In
fiscal year 2011, the state matched approximately 26.6% of the CPA surcharge revenue raised by
the Town, about .5% less than the previous year. Surcharge revenue for 2011 was 1.5%, a slight
decline of .25% in the previous year. In forming its future budget projections for administration
and project grants, the CPC has anticipated a decline in the state match and utilizes a more
conservative projection that so far has been exceeded by the actual state match in each of the last
four years.
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Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee
The Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee’s mission is to enhance Dartmouth’s
unique character and quality of life by facilitating efforts to preserve historic places and
structures, retain and protect open spaces, increase lands available for recreation, and seek
creative solutions that meet the affordable housing needs of our residents.
The role of the CPC is to evaluate potential projects, make recommendations to Town
Meeting about how CPA funds should be spent, and monitor projects to ensure their successful
completion. The CPC solicits project proposals from individuals, organizations, and Town
boards and committees. Proposals are reviewed according to established selection criteria and
the public is invited to comment on projects at public hearings held by the committee. The final
funding recommendations by the CPC are then presented to Town Meeting for approval. The
CPC then executes Grant Agreements for approved projects and monitors the progress of
projects through regular reports submitted by grantees.
The Community Preservation Committee (“CPC”) consists of nine members, five of
which are legislatively mandated representatives of other Town committees and four are citizenat-large members appointed by the Select Board. In 2010, the Committee members included:
Howard “Buddy” Baker-Smith (Chairperson and At-Large member), Jacquelyn McDonald
(Vice-Chairperson and Conservation Commission Representative), Christopher Markey
(Housing Authority Representative), Margaret Latimer (Historic Commission Representative),
John Sousa (Planning Board Representative), John Costa (Board of Parks Commissioners
Representative), Mark Lawton (At-Large member), Stuart MacGregor (At-Large member), and
Kevin Shea (At-Large member). During the course of the year, Mark Lawton resigned, leaving
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the committee with one At-Large vacancy through most of year. The CPC has received excellent
administrative support from Sue Dorscheid who is funded through the CPC administrative
budget. Attorney Anthony Savastano provides legal services to the Committee as needed in the
proposal review process and for the development of warrant articles.
Projects Funded in 2011
Due to concerns about stagnant trends in surcharge revenue and state matching funds, the
CPC decided to sponsor only one funding round in 2011. The CPC recommended two projects
to the Fall Town Meetings, totaling $87,200 in CPA funds. Town Meeting approved both
projects for CPA funding as recommended by the CPC.
A.
Historic Preservation
Russells Mills Library Phase II [in progress]
Fall Town Meeting awarded $57,200 to the Town of Dartmouth to continue with the
second phase of work to stabilize the historic Russells Mills Library. Additional work on
exterior repairs and restoration will be done in addition to exterior painting. At the completion
of Phase II, it is anticipated that the property will be ready for considering re-use options.
B.
Open Space
Tucker Road Agricultural Preservation Restriction [in progress]]
Spring Town Meeting awarded $31,000 to the Dartmouth Agricultural Preservation Trust
Fund to acquire an Agricultural Preservation Restriction [“APR”] on an 8.5 acre parcel of land at
858 Tucker Road that is owned by the Dominican Sisters of Hope. The APR will preserve the
agricultural use of the land and support small scale farming. The CPA funds will be matched
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with $31,750 from the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust and $31,750 from the Dartmouth
Agricultural Preservation Trust Fund.
Projects in Progress
Including the two new projects funding in 2011, there are fifteen projects currently in progress.
These projects represent 31% of the 49 CPA funding awards that have been approved since the
inception of the CPA in Dartmouth.
The following awards were in various stages of progress at the close of 2011.
Historic Preservation
1. Russells Mills Library Phase I and II
2. Akin House II
3. Stone Barn Farm
4. Gulf Hill Dairy
5. Historic Town Records
Affordable Housing
1.
2.
3.
4.
Veterans Housing
Professional Services [for Veterans Housing development]
Housing Rehab Program
Housing Rehab Specialist services for Housing Rehab Loan Program
Open Space
1. Rogers Street Boat Access Phase 2 and 3
2. Paskamansett Park Phase II
3. Dartmouth Community Park
4. Tucker Road APR
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Completed Projects
Of the forty-nine funding awards, another thirty-four have been completed, representing
69% of the total awards to date. The following projects were completed in 2011. These projects
were described in previous annual reports submitted by the CPC.
1. Dartmouth Community Park Phase II
Community Investment
As of December 31, 2011, more than $7.9 million in CPA funds have been invested
through forty-nine separate project awards representing thirty-eight separate projects. This
investment includes approximately $2.1 for Historic Preservation, $740,000 for Housing, and
$5.1 million for Open Space, including agricultural preservation, recreation, and preservation of
natural resources. At the close of 2011, eighty percent of the awarded funds have been
expended. In addition to the direct investment of CPA funds, CPA funded projects leveraged
another $4.8 million from other private and public sources. To date, CPA funded projects
represent an estimated $12.7 million investment in the Dartmouth community.
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CEMETERY COMMISSION
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PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Library Board of Trustees
Andrew Couto, Chair
Term expires 2013
Paul Pereira, Vice Chair
Term expires 2012
Rachel Charrier, Financial Secretary
Term expires 2013
Lorraine Carey, Secretary
Term expires 2014
Sarah Haskell Arruda
Term expires 2012
Wendy Garf-Lipp
Term expires 2014
Library Staff
Full-Time Personnel
Lynne Antunes
Director of Libraries
Paula Sitarz
Senior Librarian
Sharani Robins
Information Services Librarian
Brian Walsh
Information Services Librarian
Kathleen Redfearn
Children’s Librarian
Audrey Quail
Administrative Clerk/Computer Coordinator
2 July 1951 – 11 October 2011
Joan- Marie Proulx
Administrative Clerk/Computer Coordinator
Joanne Sousa
Library Associate
Sheri Torres
Library Associate
Pauline Bowcock
Library Technician
Deborah Collins
Library Technician
Ann-Margaret Neenan
Library Technician
Juvenal Sousa
Head Custodian
Part-Time Personnel
James Pimentel
Part-Time Cleaner
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Nina Costa
Library Technician
Casey DeMello
Library Technician
Mark Jones
Page
Nathan Jones
Page
Hannah Lamarre
Page
Marjorie McCarthy
Page
Urszula Mikolajczak
Page
Dalton Ripley
Page
On-Call Personnel
Marcia Beardsley
Library Substitute
Joan Foster
Library Substitute
Susan Hess
Library Substitute
Marianne Santos
Library Substitute
Katie Surprenant
Library Substitute
Jeanne Tatro
Library Substitute
DARTMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
www.dartmouthpubliclibraries.org
Southworth Library, 732 Dartmouth Street, is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until
8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Telephone
508-999-0726
FAX
508-992-9914
North Dartmouth Library, 1383 Tucker Road, is open Monday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.;
Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and Thursday, 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Telephone
508-999-0728
FAX
508-999-0795
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CIRCULATION STATISTICS
Calendar Year 2011
ADULT
CHILDREN
TOTAL
98,071
71,805
169,876
7,309
44
7,353
Audio Cassettes, Compact Discs
14,955
2,012
16,967
Video Cassettes/DVD’s
71,342
21,582
92,924
E-books
1,289
2,640
3,929
Downloadable Audio
1,240
Miscellaneous
2000
312
2312
196,206
98,395
294,601
Books
Periodicals
Totals
Number of volumes held at the end of the reporting year
Number of registered borrowers
Number of public Internet computers
Number of reference transactions
Number of children’s programs held
Total attendance at all children’s programs
Total number of class visits
Total number of students during class visits
Number of adult and YA programs
Total attendance at all adult and YA programs
EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS
Calendar Year 2011
Expenditures for Books, Periodicals, and Audio-Visual materials
Money Received from Library Fees, Faxes, and Photocopies
Money Received from State Aid to Libraries
(awarded by State upon certification)
Donations to Gift Accounts
Donations to Trust Funds
1,240
101,201
14,364
20
65,372
209
3,886
103
1,545
37
619
92,865.02
18,106.52
36,043.31
3,142.63
1,440.00
Trustees
In 2011, incumbent Lorraine Carey and new-comer Wendy Garf-Lipp were elected to three-year
terms on the Board of Library Trustees. The Trustees meet once a month, usually on the second
Tuesday at 5:00.
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Personnel
The most significant personnel change in 2011 was the loss of Audrey Quail as the library’s
Administrative Clerk and Computer Coordinator. Audrey worked for the Town of Dartmouth
for over 35 years, serving as Secretary for the Planning Board, and then as Administrative Clerk
for the libraries. Audrey was a key staff member who provided essential support to five different
Directors and served as the IT person for the libraries. In recent years, Audrey also provided
direct computer assistance to library patrons. Audrey passed away on October 11, 2011, after a
long battle with cancer. Many people were shocked to hear of her death, since she rarely spoke
about her illness and always had a smile for everyone. Audrey was a devoted friend and staff
member, and she is sorely missed by all who knew her. The Board of Library Trustees has voted
to honor her memory by naming Southworth Library’s quiet meeting room the Audrey Quail
Room.
There were other staffing changes in the libraries in 2011. In July, Library Associate Joanne
Sousa was shifted from Volunteer Coordinator to Technical Services. Senior Librarian Lynne
Antunes served as Acting Director until October and was then appointed Director of Libraries
upon the settlement of a new town managers’ contract. Library Associate Paula Sitarz was
promoted to the vacant Senior Librarian position, Library Associate Joan-Marie Proulx was
promoted to Administrative Clerk, and Library Technician Sheri Torres was promoted to Library
Associate/Circulation Supervisor.
Long-Range plan
All public libraries in Massachusetts are required to have a long-range plan on file with the
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and to file annual action plan updates. The
Dartmouth Public Libraries last plan was written in 2007, so it was time to write a new one. The
process began in January, with two staff members and one trustee attending a day-long workshop
in Leominster, and also participating in a second workshop in March in Falmouth. The libraries
also purchased two copies of the book Strategic Planning for Results, by Sandra Nelson, to use
as our planning guidebook. A Long-Range Planning Committee was formed, consisting of staff
members Lynne Antunes, Paula Sitarz, and Audrey Quail, trustees Sarah Arruda and Lorraine
Carey, president of the Friends group Marcia Beardsley, and trustee and Foundation member
Wendy Garf-Lipp. This Committee scheduled two public forums, one in July and one in August,
and invited community stakeholders to participate. Numerous town departments and community
groups sent representatives, and an outside facilitator, Sondra Vandermark, was hired to run
these forums as recommended by the Massachusetts Library System and Sandra Nelson. The
end result of all this work was a new five-year plan for the libraries, which may be viewed on the
libraries’ website. The plan includes a mission statement, and five long-range goals for the town
libraries.
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Mission Statement and Goals
Recognizing the rich diversity in abilities, backgrounds, economic circumstances and education,
the libraries will provide Dartmouth residents with access to innovative library services,
delivered in an efficient and effective manner, that will:
•
Provide access to the digital world without unnecessary restrictions or fees.
•
Provide the information services needed to answer their questions related to work,
school, and personal growth.
•
Prepare young children to learn to read, write and become effective listeners.
•
Develop their ability to find, evaluate and use information effectively.
•
Provide a safe and comfortable physical and virtual environment for people to
meet and interact with others in the community.
Goal 1: Residents will have high-speed access to the digital world with no unnecessary
restrictions or fees to ensure that everyone can take advantage of the ever-growing resources and
services available through the Internet.
Goal 2: Residents will have the resources they need to explore topics of personal interest and
continue to learn throughout their lives.
Goal 3: Children from birth to age five will have programs and services designed to ensure that
they will enter school ready to learn to read, write and listen.
Goal 4: Residents will know when they need information to resolve an issue or answer a question
and will have the skill to search for, locate, evaluate, and effectively use information to meet
their needs.
Goal 5: Residents will have safe and welcoming physical places to meet and interact with others
or to sit quietly and read and will have open and accessible virtual spaces that support
networking.
Service
A rapidly changing world requires changes in the services provided by the libraries, as new
technologies have a direct impact on the expectations and demands of library patrons. In 2011,
the library added services and programs to meet the changing needs of the citizens of Dartmouth,
and begin its progress towards meeting the goals of our new long-range plan.
In January, Children’s Librarian Katie Redfearn held the first Mother Goose on the Loose
program for infants and toddlers at Southworth Library. Katie had attended a workshop
presented by program founder Betsy Diamant-Cohen at Simmons College in October of 2010
and was eager to implement a program in Dartmouth. Mother Goose on the Loose is an awardwinning early literacy program for children from birth to age three and their care-givers. It uses
a variety of activities, such as rhymes, songs, puppets, and instruments to foster speech
development, motor coordination, self-confidence, and sensitivity to others. You may learn
more about this program at www.mgol.org, and by calling Miss Katie at 508-999-0726,
Extension 373.
Our children’s department offers special programs for young people of all ages year round. Miss
Katie and Information Specialist Brian Walsh offer pre-school story times for children ages three
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through five and also provide service to Cushman School classes. Miss Katie holds weekly
Mother Goose and Baby Songs programs, and schedules special events for school vacation
weeks and holidays, and plans and oversees an intense schedule of summer programs and
reading clubs for children and young adults.
Young visitors to the Children’s Department at Southworth Library now have access to a
child-friendly computer designed especially for their use. The Early Literacy Station is a special
computer that is loaded with 48 educational activities and games for children from age two
through age ten. The equipment includes a touch screen, a sturdy, colorful keyboard, and a
child-sized mouse. Two sets of headphones allow two people to listen in at one time, making the
Early Literacy Station perfect for a parent and child, or two children to use together.
In March, the Dartmouth Public Libraries began a subscription to the online language learning
resource, Mango Language Learning. Dartmouth library patrons may access Mango on any
computer with an Internet connection. Mango offers self-paced lessons in 48 foreign languages,
and for pure entertainment, includes a course in Pirate. You may choose a basic, conversational
course, or a more comprehensive academic course. All you need to get started is a valid
Dartmouth library card.
On May 2 of 2011, Southworth Library became a Passport Application Acceptance Agency,
taking on a service which the Town Clerk’s office could no longer offer. Seven library staff
members undertook the training to become Passport Application Acceptance Agents, but
librarian Brian Walsh has taken the lead as the primary passport agent. The library is able to
offer extended hours, from 9 am through 7 pm on Monday through Thursday, and from 9 am to 4
pm on Friday and Saturday, but we are now requesting that people make an appointment before
coming to the library. Every passport that the library processes generates a $25.00 Agency Fee
which goes into the town’s General Fund. Please call 508-999-027, Extension 377 to make an
appointment or ask any questions related to passports.
In June, Information Specialist Sharani Robins began offering small, hands-on computer classes
for library patrons. Topics covered include computer, email, and Internet basics. Classes are
held on most Thursday afternoons and registration is required. In this day of online job
applications, online banking, online government services, etc., it is becoming increasingly
important for people to be computer literate in order to manage their everyday lives. The library
is helping people who lack basic computer skills to bridge the gap. Sharani is also available to
provide one-on-one assistance to library patrons as time permits. For computer class
information, please call Sharani at 508-999-9726, extension 377.
From June 13th through June 18th the libraries held a Food for Fines week and encouraged
patrons to give their library cards a “spring cleaning” before the busy summer schedule began.
Patrons could bring in nonperishable food items to pay off their overdue fines, but not to pay for
lost or damaged items. The week was a success, as many long-overdue items were returned, and
the libraries were able to donate all the food collected to the Council on Aging food pantry.
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In July, the libraries began a subscription to Freegal Music Service. Freegal gives any patron
with a Dartmouth Library card access to the Sony Music Catalog online, and allows them to
download three free songs per week. The Dartmouth Libraries had discontinued the purchase of
new music CDs due to major problems with theft and damage. Freegal and other online music
resources now make it possible for the library to offer music without those concerns.
In December, during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, the libraries hosted a
Patron Appreciation Day, to thank our patrons for their support for the libraries. Free coffee and
pastries were served all day on Thursday, December 29 at both Southworth and North Dartmouth
Libraries. The libraries plan to make this an annual event.
Adult patrons are now invited to explore the material set up in special monthly displays by
Senior Librarian Paula Sitarz. Paula is using our display kiosk and A-frame shelving unit to
promote different parts of our collection. For example, Scandinavian authors have become very
popular, especially with the success of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Paula pulled a wide
selection of books and movies based on the works of Scandinavian authors and displayed them,
along with a bookmark with a list of author’s names. The display was called “The Scandinavian
Invasion.” A model Viking ship was included in the display, and a small picture of a Viking ship
was used on the bookmarks to unify the theme.
Southworth Library’s auditorium and 2 small meeting rooms are in high demand for community
use as well as for library programs and meetings. The rooms are available for no charge to
community and nonprofit organizations, with library-related use getting the top priority. You
may book a room at the library by contacting Joan-Marie Proulx at 508-999-0726, extension 379.
Summer Reading
Summer Reading programs are no longer just for children. For the last few years, the Dartmouth
Libraries have sponsored summer reading clubs and programs for children, teens, and adults.
The theme for the summer of 2011 was One World, Many Stories. Children under the age of
five could be registered for a read-to-me club which was called the “Little Explorers”, and
children who could read on their own joined the “World Navigators.” Children of all ages were
treated to six weeks of programs with crafts, performers, movies, and story times. Teens were
invited to join the “You Are Here” reading club, and adults could sign up for “Novel
Destinations.” Dartmouth participates in the state-wide summer reading program, and patrons
register and keep track of their summer reading on a website called Reads In MA. Teens could
participate in several programs focusing on the cultures of different countries, and adults and
teens were welcome to join us on Monday nights for “Dinner and a Movie,” which featured
pizza, salad, soft drinks, and a movie set in a foreign country.
Properties
The biggest and best news about the library facilities in 2011 was the installation of a new
heating and air conditioning system at Southworth Library. Southworth Library still had the
original system installed when the building was constructed in the late 60’s. Library patrons are
well aware that the air conditioning failed in the summer of 2010 and could not be repaired.
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Thanks to CIP funding, Southworth now has a new, efficient system in place. The library’s fire
alarm was also replaced, and strobe lights and alarms are strategically placed throughout the
building. I’ve been in the building during testing and I guarantee the alarm will drive you out.
The libraries requested and received CIP funds in 2011 to replace the roof at North Dartmouth,
replace furniture at Southworth, and install new carpeting and other flooring at Southworth.
Patrons will see some major rearranging of the upper level at Southworth before we begin the
new projects. I believe it important to have table and chairs located so that electrical outlets are
easily accessible for our patrons, and see an increasing need to offer space for groups of people
using the library.
In March, a door leading to the Story Time Room at Southworth Library was converted to a
Dutch door. This allows parents to close the bottom half of the door to help contain little ones,
while leaving the top half open so that library staff can still monitor the room. Also in March,
the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department cleaned graffiti off the exterior walls of Southworth
Library. In April, the back hallway and front foyer at Southworth received a new coat of paint
and new tile floors. In November, the deteriorating boiler room door at North Dartmouth was
replaced. On July 8, August 8, and September 8, Southworth Library experienced some
flooding, with water seeping in under the lower level doors and flooding the auditorium, the
Story Time Room, the staff room and back hall. The town had experienced unusual, torrential
rain on all three occasions, but ways to prevent future flooding are being considered.
Southworth Library is now connected to the new Dartmouth Community Park by a walkway that
extends from Cushman School to the library parking lot. The road into the park also runs along
the back of the library lot. Cushman School students now use the walkway for their library
visits. The new playground at the park has been immensely popular, and draws in families even
on cold, gloomy days. The library’s restrooms have also become popular, and we may need to
purchase more paper products for the lower level facilities.
Friends of Dartmouth Libraries
The Friends of Dartmouth Libraries is an organization created for members of the public who
wish to support their public library. Some choose to actively participate in meetings, book sales,
and programs, while others simply pay their annual dues. The Friends raise money by holding
several book sales every year, and also have an ongoing book sale set up at Southworth Library.
Books may be donated for these sales year round and should be placed in the large blue bin
inside the lower level hallway at Southworth Library.
This year the Friends sponsored the summer reading program, the library’s museum and park
passes, and the annual movie site licenses (which enable the library to legally show movies.)
The Friends purchased the puppets and other props needed for the new Mother Goose on the
Loose program. The Friends also purchased new chairs for the auditorium, to replace the metal
chairs which date back to the original opening of the Southworth Library. The new chairs have a
gold frame with two-inch padded seats and a padded back, and are upholstered in maroon vinyl,
for easy cleaning. Following a recommendation from an air quality inspector, the Friends paid to
have the carpeting removed and new tile floors installed in the Children’s Librarian’s Office and
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in the Friends sorting room on the lower level. They also provided the library with $1,000.00 in
“hospitality” funds that has been used to provide refreshments for library programs.
The Friends plan and present their own programs every year. In 2011, the Friends presented
their always popular annual Winter Art Film series featuring the program From Monet to Van
Gogh: A History of Impressionism. The DVDs are now available in the library collection.
In October, the Friends co-sponsored a program with the Paskamansett Bird Club. Over 80
people attended an excellent presentation on “Birds of Prey” by Maria Isaac of New England
Reptile and Raptor Exhibits from Taunton. Another well-attended program was offered in
December, when Dr. David MacKenzie of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra gave a
presentation about the composer Handel and his most famous work, the Messiah.
Dartmouth Library Foundation
The Dartmouth Library Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-deductible organization established to
encourage and receive gifts, grants, and endowments to support the library. The Foundation
raises money to support the library through dues, fund-raising events, and collection boxes.
The Foundation held its annual Murder Mystery Night on March 25th this year. The cast
included:
• Rachel Stronach, Education Director for the Lloyd Center as J’Lo Bennifer
• Town Moderator Steve Sharek as The Governator.
• UMass professor and Charter Review Committee chair Doug Roscoe as Dalton B.
Walden
• Assistant School Superintendent Ana Riley as Agatha Mystry
• Select Board member Shawn McDonald as Dell Doubleday
• Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson as Inspector Sam Slade
• Fay’s Restaurant owner Evelyn Bettencourt as Page Turner
• Acting Library Director Lynne Antunes as Lotta Books.
The Foundation raised just over $10,000 with this event.
In 2011, the Foundation purchased a commercial grade popcorn machine and cart to be used for
programs at Southworth Library, and a new wooden “gondola” style shelving unit which now
holds the Southworth nonfiction DVD collection. The Foundation is also interested in
subsidizing the installation of a new floor in the auditorium, and has looked at water-proof floors
that have the appearance of wood. If you are interested in joining the Foundation, please contact
Lynne Antunes at 508-999-0726, extension 371.
Volunteers
Library volunteers support, enrich, and enhance the Library's services and programs by
performing tasks that paid staff members are not available to do. Volunteers help out at both
Southworth Library and the North Dartmouth Library by straightening shelves, calling holds,
helping at children’s programs, etc. At this time, the library is seeking volunteers who would be
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willing to join the ranks of our Library Orderlies and “read shelves.” Shelf reading means
checking the items on each shelf to make that they are in the correct location and are in Dewey
order. Members of the Friends of Dartmouth Libraries and the Dartmouth Library Foundation
are also volunteers who put in many hours in support of the libraries. If you are interested in
volunteering, you may contact Sheri Torres at 508-999-726, extension 372.
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Term
Expires
2012
2013
2013
2014
2014
Members
Mr. Greg Jones
Mr. John Nunes
Ms. Meagan Monteiro
Mr. Robert Oliveira
Dr. Jonathan Schwartz
ORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEE
Chairperson......................................Greg Jones
Secretary……………………………Mrs. Ana C. Riley
Regular meetings of the School Committee are usually held twice each month
on Mondays or Tuesdays throughout the school year. (They are held once monthly during the
summer months.) The meetings are usually held at 6:30 p.m. in the
High School Media Center, 555 Bakerville Road, S. Dartmouth or in the
Community Room of the Quinn Elementary School, 529 Hawthorn Street, Dartmouth.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Ana C. Riley
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Jana M. McHenry, Ed.D.
SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
James A. Kiely
Office Telephone 508-997-3391
Secretary to the Superintendent
Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent
Finance Manager
Bookkeeper/Payroll
Accounts Payable/Payroll
Secretary to the Pupil Support Services Administrator
Secretary to the School Business Administrator
Transportation Clerk/General Business Office Secretary
Registrar
Food Service Administrative Assistant
Joan Boucher
Andrea Smith
Jo-Ann Sylvia
Dale Borges
Laurie Wilkins
Karen Deshiro
Kathleen Genthner
Natalie Roderick
Amanda Richard
Nancy Nowak
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Year-Round
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2011
July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011
SCHOOL APPROPRIATION
FY10 Certified Funds
$33,580,809.92
$750,703.07
$7,620.57
Total Dollars Available
$34,339,133.56
Expenditures:
School Appropriation
Total Expended 6/30/11
$32,910,505.09
$730,762.22
$7,620.00
$33,648,887.31
Balance 6/30/11
$690,246.25
Less Certified Funds
$408,521.34
Returned to Town 6/30/11
$281,724.91
STATE AID
FISCAL YEAR 2011
Including unexpended funds and other reimbursements which were remitted to the
Town and, in effect, reduced the Town's share of the Cost of Education:
State Aid:
General - Chapter 70
Pupil Trans. Ch. 71,71A,71B & 74
Total State Aid
Unexpended Approp. Remitted to
Town
Misc. Reimbursements & Fees
Grand Total:
FY11 Cost of Education
Town's Cost of Education
$8,935,606.00
$0.00
$8,935,606.00
$4,278.72
$0.00
$4,278.72
$8,939,884.72
$33,648,887.31
$24,709,002.59
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TOWN AGENCY ACCOUNTS
Student Book Agency Account - Middle School
Balance 7/1/10
$6,757.80
Receipts through 6/30/11
$417.32
Total Available
Expenditures through 6/30/11
Balance 6/30/11
$7,175.12
$62.98
$7,112.14
Student Book Agency Account - High School
Balance 7/1/10
$7,997.29
$3,032.00
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
$11,029.29
$5,843.00
$5,186.29
Student Book Agency Account - DeMello School
Balance 7/1/010
$22.35
$0.00
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
$22.35
$0.00
$22.35
Insurance Recovery
Balance 7/1/010
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
Restitution Middle School
Balance 7/1/10
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
$0.00
$113.00
$113.00
$0.00
$113.00
$1,517.38
$0.00
$1,517.38
$0.00
$1,517.38
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Restitution High School
Balance 7/1/10
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
$1,008.17
$0.00
$1,008.17
$0.00
$1,008.17
FEDERAL GRANTS
FISCAL YEAR 2011
Academic Support Services (632-148-0-0072-L)
Balance 07/01/10
$
(2,278.17)
Receipt through 06/30/11
$4,605.00
Total Available
Balance 06/30/11
Community Partnership
Balance 7/1/10
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
Drug Free FY10 (331-099-0-0072-K)
Balance 07/01/2010
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
Drug Free FY11 (331-157-1-0072-A)
Balance 07/01/2010
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
$2,326.83
$2,326.83
$0.00
$0.00
$30,389.50
$30,389.50
$30,389.50
$0.00
$1,112.64
$10,058.00
$11,170.64
$11,170.64
$0.00
$4,149.00
$0.00
$4,149.00
$4,144.88
$4.12
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Ed Jobs 206-017-1-0072A
Balance 6/30/11
Enhance Education Through Tech (160-072-0-0072-K)
Balance 6/30/11
$253,237.00
$253,237.00
$0.00
$1,371.50
$1,371.50
$0.00
New Directions FY10 (Summer)
Balance 06/30/11
$13,586.74
$0.00
$13,586.74
New Directions FY09 (Summer)
Balance 06/30/11
$5.57
$0.00
$5.57
New Directions FY08(Summer)
Balance 06/30/11
$757.08
$0.00
$757.08
Small Learning Community - FY10
Balance 06/30/11
$100,875.33
$100,875.36
-$0.03
Small Learning Community - FY11
Balance 06/30/11
$176,937.52
$176,937.52
$0.00
Sped ARRA Idea Stimulus Program FY11
Balance 06/30/11
$704,468.00
$694,100.51
$10,367.49
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Sped 94-142 FY10 (240-269-0-0072-K)
Balance 6/30/11
$78,201.28
$78,201.28
$0.00
Sped 94-142 FY11 (240-278-1-0072-L)
Balance 6/30/11
$438,507.00
$409,634.96
$28,872.04
Sped Early Childhood ARRA (762-10 ) FY10
Balance 6/30/11
$11.24
$11.24
$0.00
Sped Early Childhood ARRA (762-11) FY11
Balance 6/30/11
$24,575.00
$23,859.00
$716.00
Sped Early Childhood (262-DartmouthPS Pay1) FY10
Balance 6/30/11
$1,656.00
$1,656.00
$0.00
Sped Early Childhood (262-DartmouthPS Pay1) FY11
Balance 6/30/11
$17,647.00
$16,476.76
$1,170.24
Teacher Quality (140-078-0-0072-k)
Balance 06/30/11
$25,160.96
$25,160.96
$0.00
Teacher Quality (140-083-1-0072-L)
Balance 06/30/11
$69,016.00
$66,822.51
$2,193.49
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Title I (305-078-0-0072-k)
Balance 06/30/11
$32,724.59
$32,724.59
$0.00
Title I (305-078-0-0072-k)
Balance 06/30/11
$15,505.00
$15,505.00
$0.00
Title I (305-257-1-0072-L)
Balance 06/30/11
$322,655.00
$323,968.36
-$1,313.36
Title I (305-407-1-0072-L)
Balance 06/30/11
$350.00
$134.38
$215.62
Title 1 ARRA - #770-110-0-0072-K FY10
Balance 06/30/11
$1,755.00
$1,755.00
$0.00
Title 1 ARRA - #770-110-0-0072-L FY11
Balance 06/30/11
$100,658.00
$100,553.95
$104.05
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TRUST FUNDS
FISCAL YEAR 2011
Potter Fund
"To be used to promote music in the Dartmouth Public Schools"
At the discretion of the School Committee
Principal
Interest Balance
Interest Income through 6/30/11
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
$10,000.00
$6,572.41
$1,543.64
$8,116.05
$0.00
$8,116.05
Crapo Fund
"To be used for the benefit of public schools and children attending public schools"
At the discretion of the Board of Selectmen
Principal
$2,000.00
Interest Balance
Interest Income through 6/30/11
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
$8,449.91
$815.15
$9,265.06
$2,800.00
$6,465.06
Dartmouth Scholarship Trust Fund
To be used for student scholarship awards and for faculty performance awards Under the administration of the Superintendent of Schools - Both as prescribed in the
Trust documentation
Principal
Interest Balance
Total Available
Balance 6/30/11
$111,500.00
$5,128.42
$12,568.87
$17,697.29
$8,264.00
$9,433.29
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Dartmouth Enrichment Fund
Principal
$119,000.00
Interest & Gift Income through
Balance 6/30/11
$66,198.49
$6,164.95
$500.00
$71,863.44
REVOLVING ACCOUNTS
FISCAL YEAR 2011
School Department Gift Account
Balance 07/01/10
Total Available 6/30/11
Balance 6/30/11
$29,088.77
$65,535.00
$94,623.77
$70,992.79
$23,630.98
School Department-After School Program-DMS
Balance 07/01/10
$0.00
$11,002.21
Balance 6/30/11
$11,002.21
$11,677.21
-$675.00
High School Activity User Fees
Balance 7/1/10
Balance 6/30/11
$14,285.50
$14,133.50
$152.00
High School Athletic Account
Balance 7/1/010
Balance 6/30/11
$735.50
$13,550.00
$25,516.96
$79,921.00
$105,437.96
$69,919.09
$35,518.87
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High School Stadium Concession Account
Balance 7/1/10
$6,825.24
$10,187.41
Balance 6/30/11
$17,012.65
$7,445.83
$9,566.82
High School Music Fees
Balance 7/1/010
Balance 6/30/11
$10,427.00
$10,217.50
$209.50
High School Transportation Fees
Balance 7/1/010
Balance 6/30/11
Sped - Circuit Breaker
Balance 7/01/010
Total Available
Balance 06/30/11
Student Enrichment Revolving Fund
Balance 7/1/010
Balance 6/30/11
Cushman Pre-School Program
Balance 7/1/010
$940.00
$9,487.00
$1,671.28
$90.50
$1,761.78
$0.00
$1,761.78
$397,158.69
$479,785.00
$876,943.69
$397,158.79
$479,784.90
$42,342.63
$32,841.40
$75,184.03
$46,879.74
$28,304.29
$13,305.98
$91,024.00
$104,329.98
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Balance 6/30/11
Full Day Kindergarten Program
Balance 7/1/10
Balance 6/30/11
Potter Pre-School Gift Account
Balance 7/1/10
Balance 6/30/11
Town Tax Gift Account
Balance 7/1/10
Balance 6/30/11
School Cafeteria Revolving Account
Balance 7/1/10
Balance 6/30/11
$103,645.52
$684.46
$8,746.63
$1,260.00
$10,006.63
$300.00
$9,706.63
$712.27
$0.00
$712.27
$0.00
$712.27
$3,630.00
$255.00
$3,885.00
$0.00
$3,885.00
$82,858.22
$1,239,312.67
$1,322,170.89
$1,297,050.90
$25,119.99
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“At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam.
And with steam, you can power a train. Applying one extra degree of temperature to water
means the difference between something that is simply very hot and something that generates
enough force to power a machine – a beautifully uncomplicated metaphor that ideally should
feed our every endeavor – consistently pushing us to make the extra effort in every task, action
and effort we undertake.”
Sam Parker, (2005)
We are a high performing district, but we are not yet the best we can be. This mantra of
consistently pushing for more is what I expect of myself, our staff and our students. We have
been diligently working to construct a district strategic plan that will advance our vision for the
Dartmouth Public Schools. We have not taken the process lightly; the work is a culmination of
many hours of root cause analysis by our data team, district leadership team meetings and public
input sessions. Our goal is to begin 2012 with a foundation in place for our schools to develop
school improvement plans which will advance student achievement for all students.
Although 2011 was the first year of my superintendence, I feel fortunate to have spent the
previous three years as the assistant superintendent which allowed me to build strong
relationships with members of the School Committee, Select Board and Finance Committee.
These relationships have allowed us all to continue moving forward in supporting education and
the increased achievement of our students. Each of the district departments and schools have
prepared their reports highlighting some very proud moments in 2011, and we look forward to
building on each of those for 2012.
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Curriculum, Instruction & Student Achievement
Jana M. McHenry, Assistant Superintendent
“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.”
Louis L’Armour
Curriculum & Instruction
2011 marked the publication of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Incorporating the
Common Core State Standards, in the areas of ELA/Literacy and Mathematics. Dartmouth
Public Schools has focused its curriculum and instruction work on aligning to the new
Frameworks and building consistency within and among grade levels (preK-12), in our effort to
improve student achievement.
At the elementary level, instructional coaches in both literacy and math supported staff in
strengthening daily instruction and providing professional development in the Workshop Model.
This model continues to be the structure for teaching writing and has transferred to our math
instruction, as we began K-5 implementation of the enVision math series this past September.
As a supplement to this core math program, there are 45 teachers piloting Everyday Counts:
Calendar Math, a program already adopted by our preschool and kindergarten. Through a
combined effort of elementary administration and staff, newly developed standards-based report
cards, linked to the latest Frameworks, were distributed to our kindergarten students in January
of 2011 and to our first and second graders in December of 2011. The year also claimed the
completion of the first year of district-wide full day kindergarten and the first year of an
Academic Summer School, for students entering grades 3-8.
In addition to the Academic Summer School offering, the district’s Summer Reading Program
was expanded to include the middle school level, providing a free book to students entering
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grades 6-8. As Dartmouth Middle School proceeds toward alignment with the new Frameworks,
the focus of the literacy curriculum and instruction work was administering common formative
assessments and quarterly benchmarks as well as writing across all content areas. In the area of
math, materials were updated with the Connected Math Project 2 (CMP 2) and SMART Board
installation in every math classroom.
In the fall of 2011, the curriculum in grade 8 was
restructured to include a focus on algebra standards, thus allowing students the opportunity to
build background for high school algebra as well as demonstrate proficiency in Algebra I content
and register for Algebra II as an incoming freshman. Curriculum alignment and professional
development at the middle school continues to be provided by a math coach.
The initiative of coaching was achieved district-wide with the addition of instructional coaches at
the high school level in the departments of Business, English, Math, Science, Social Studies,
Unified Arts, and World Language.
The focus of curriculum and instruction at this level has
included: building standards-based units, developing common assessments and incorporating
literacy across the content areas. Dartmouth High School has also continued its self-study
process in preparation for NEASC re-accreditation.
The district has been fortunate to continue its partnership with the University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth. The Center for University, School and Community Partnerships strengthens the
district’s capacity to improve student learning by providing professional development and
licensing programs for teachers and administrators.
The Kaput Center for Research and
Innovation in STEM Education supports the district by providing funding and data for various
district initiatives, serving as outside evaluators for the Smaller Learning Community grant, and
coordinating the Dynamic Haptic Geometry and Early Algebra Project at the elementary level.
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Student Achievement
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is used to hold schools and
districts accountable, on a yearly basis, for the progress they have made toward all students being
proficient in Reading and Mathematics by 2014 as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
The measure used in determining growth is called Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The
Dartmouth Public Schools continues to maintain a very high performance rating in English
Language Art and a high performance rating in Math, based on our AYP data. Details on
Dartmouth’s progress toward achieving the goals of No Child Left Behind appear below.
Dartmouth - 2011 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Data
NCLB Accountability Status
Improvement Rating
ELA
No Status
No Change
MATHEMATICS
Improvement Year 2 - Subgroups
No Change
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Grade Spans
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
2009
2010
2011
Aggregate
Yes
No
No
All Subgroups
No
No
No
Aggregate
Yes
Yes
No
All Subgroups
No
No
No
Aggregate
Yes
Yes
Yes
All Subgroups
Yes
No
Yes
2011 Subgroups Not Making AYP
White - Special Education Low Income
Special Education
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MATHEMATICS
Grade Spans
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
2009
2010
2011
Aggregate
No
No
No
All Subgroups
No
No
No
Aggregate
No
Yes
No
All Subgroups
No
No
No
Aggregate
Yes
Yes
No
All Subgroups
No
Yes
No
2011 Subgroups Not Making AYP
White - Special Education Low Income White - Special Education Low Income
White - Low Income
Adequate Yearly Progress History
ELA
MATH
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Aggregate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
All Subgroups
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Aggregate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
All Subgroups
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
*All data for the district is obtainable from the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE) website www.doe.mass.edu (under School/District Profiles).
Dartmouth – MCAS Tests of Spring 2011
(Percent of Students at Each Performance Level)
Grade/
Subject
Advanced/Above
Proficient
Proficient
Needs Improvement
Warning/ Failing
Students
CPI
Included
SGP
Included
in SGP
DISTRICT STATE DISTRICT STATE DISTRICT STATE DISTRICT STATE
GRADE 03
READING
11
11
54
50
31
30
4
9
299
88.0
N/A
N/A
GRADE 03
MATH
9
14
61
52
24
25
6
10
299
88.5
N/A
N/A
GRADE 04
ELA
6
10
43
43
44
35
7
12
317
79.8
45.0
296
GRADE 04
MATH
9
15
33
32
52
42
6
11
317
78.6
48.0
297
GRADE 05
ELA
15
17
61
50
21
24
4
9
307
91.9
53.0
289
GRADE 05
MATH
25
25
42
34
23
26
9
15
307
85.3
43.0
289
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GRADE 05
SCIENCE &
TECH
13
14
54
36
29
36
4
15
305
88.4
N/A
N/A
GRADE 06
ELA
15
17
61
51
20
23
4
9
337
91.0
49.0
313
GRADE 06
MATH
34
26
36
32
23
25
7
16
337
87.8
63.0
312
GRADE 07
ELA
6
14
69
59
23
21
2
6
337
91.2
35.0
321
GRADE 07
MATH
17
19
43
32
30
27
9
22
338
82.7
50.0
319
GRADE 08
ELA
10
20
78
59
10
15
2
6
324
95.4
51.0
313
GRADE 08
MATH
18
23
34
29
33
27
14
21
325
76.2
44.0
311
GRADE 08
SCIENCE &
TECH.
2
4
38
35
50
42
11
19
325
72.8
N/A
N/A
GRADE 10
ELA
29
33
61
51
8
13
1
3
269
96.4
52.5
238
GRADE 10
MATH
51
48
29
29
16
16
4
7
270
91.1
45.5
232
GRADE 10
SCIENCE &
TECH.
12
20
66
47
19
27
3
7
250
91.3
N/A
N/A
ALL: ELA
13
17
61
52
23
23
3
8
2,190
90.5
47.0
1,770
ALL: MATH
23
24
40
34
29
27
8
15
2,193
84.1
49.0
1,760
Facilities and Finance
Finance and Facilities
James A. Kiely, School Business Administrator
Finance
The Dartmouth Public Schools is committed to providing a quality education for all learners.
The fiscal year 2012 funding resources provided to accomplish this mission were determined
based on the state minimum net school spending, supplemented by funding to support the full
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day kindergarten program and fee offsets. As a result, per pupil funding is in the bottom 15% of
districts statewide and is 18% below the state average.
Preparation of the fiscal year 2013 budget began with the drafting of the District Improvement
Plan. Administrators have begun preparing a needs based budget focusing on student
achievement as articulated by the strategic goals and strategies developed in the District
Improvement Plan. Communication of those needs, the strategic goals and objectives will enable
informed decisions to be made regarding support for education. The discontinuance of the
Federal Education Jobs Grant, which was used to offset prior decreases in state funding, has
made the fiscal year 2013 budget more constrained.
Facilities
During 2011, the Dartmouth Public Schools completed several capital improvement projects.
The Quinn Window Replacement and Quinn Roof Replacement projects were completed in
conjunction with grants from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). These
projects in combination with the Quinn Boiler replacement have greatly increased the energy
efficiency and long term use of the Quinn School. The Cushman Elevator project was completed
ensuring access throughout the building.
The Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) Committee, Finance Committee and fall Town
Meeting approved funding of several projects. Replacement of the telephone and public address
systems at the Quinn, Potter and DeMello Schools, which was completed in November,
improved the safety and security of those schools by providing communication to all classrooms.
ADA compliance renovations were approved to address accessibility concerns at several schools,
including elevators at the Quinn School. Parking lot paving and drainage repairs were approved
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for several schools. Bathroom renovations were approved at multiple schools. Work on these
projects will begin in 2012.
A MSBA Statement of Interest was filed, with support of the School Committee and Board of
Selectmen, for the expansion and renovation of the Potter School to ensure long term use of the
facility, and to address overcrowding which has resulted in the inability to house kindergarten
classes. Following failed attempts to lease the vacant Gidley School, the School Department
transferred management of the facility to the Town administration.
Technology funds were approved at both the spring and fall Town Meeting. These funds were
utilized to purchase new student and staff computers for classrooms and labs, along with
accompanying software licenses. Including those new hardware purchases, there are 1,539
computers in the school district. These computers range from new to nine years old. The ratio
of students to computers is currently 3:1. Future CIP requests will support the districts
technology plan to continue to update and replace outdated technology, focusing on impacting
student achievement.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Linda Maniglia, Pupil Support Services Administrator
Fiscal year 2011 was a busy but productive year for the Special Education Department. Once
again, the department was able to add to our list of accomplishments.
A significant responsibility of the Special Education Department is to comply with state and
federal regulations and mandated time lines. In order to achieve these benchmarks, the
department must continually review, refine, and monitor district policies and tracking
procedures. Due to strong support and backing from both the district administrative teams and all
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staff, the district has maintained a position of good standing with the Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education (DESE).
Last year the Special Education Department participated in a full cycle Comprehensive Program
Review (CPR). It was quite a long and tedious process; however, the many hours of preparation
by the Pupil Staff Support Services Administrator, special education secretaries and the school
psychologists paid off. After being evaluated in fifty-nine (59) areas for compliance, only four
areas were cited by DESE as “partially implemented”. Progress reports documenting the
district’s progress towards full implementation were sent to the Department of Education in
September and December as evidence of district compliance.
Program development and program improvement (to strengthen core instruction and increase
student outcomes) utilizing a tiered model of service delivery is a top priority for the Special
Education Department and for the entire district as well. Due to the growing numbers in our
grade K-2 and grade 3-5 ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) classrooms, we’ve recently restructured this program. By adding a new staff member Ms. Tracie Torcato, we were able to
more effectively meet the individual needs of our students with three classrooms: grades K-1;
grades 2-3; and grades 4-5. A continuum of services is offered throughout the district so that all
student needs can be met. During the year, numerous consultants collaborate and provide
sustained professional development to support both staff and students.
We have continued to expand our inclusion and co-taught service delivery models throughout the
district. This paradigm continues to be an extremely effective model for increasing student
learning while decreasing student behaviors. In addition, we continue to refine our academic
tiered model of instruction using a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework and have launched
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School-wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (SWPBIS) throughout the district.
The melding of RTI and SWPBIS ensures a continuum of high quality instructional experiences
for all of our students in a very safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
District administrators and staff continue to analyze, expand, and sustain our professional
knowledge and skills through on-going professional development, course work, conferences,
legal trainings, assistive technology and workshops. As noted in our district vision, we believe in
“Quality Learning for All”, to include those students identified as “at risk” as well as students
identified as “academically advanced”.
The Special Education Director or Pupil Support Services Administrator is also a lifelong learner
attending legal workshops, DESE regional meetings, ASE/LRP conferences and job a-like
meetings. She also is a board member for the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational
Collaborative (SMEC). She has recently completed the National Institute for School Leaders
(NISL) training, Instructional Rounds with fellow district administrators through Harvard
University and has completed her course work in Northeastern University’s Doctoral Program in
Educational Leadership. Presently she is working on her dissertation. Her research is focused on
how a tiered model of instruction using an RTI framework affects school practitioners’
instructional practices in literacy.
Finally, our Special Education Extended School Year Program (ESP) took place under the
direction of Wendy Weidenfeller. This year the program took place in the Dartmouth High
School for five weeks, Monday through Thursday, 8:30-12:30 from July 11, 2011 through
August 11, 2011. A nice balance of academics, related services, and socialization activities were
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available for students. We are pleased to say, Dartmouth Middle School and High School
students volunteered their time as” learning partners” for students enrolled in the program.
An added feature available for our students was the High School Summer Camps. Due to last
year’s success and parent requests, our Transition Program, Dartmouth Community Connections,
was available for our students requiring life skills, functional skills, job exploration and
community exploration. Under the direction of Sue Pelech, Jen Johnson, and Ali Caito, students
were given an opportunity to participate in community based activities, taught adult living skills,
exposed to vocational skills and were provided with job exploration/opportunities with the
support of job coaches.
Both last year and this year the program was continued during the year as an extended day
program two days a week at the Middle School. We established a partnership with New Bedford
Vocational Program. Students were bused to New Bedford Voke and were able to explore and
experience various shops. Last year, students participated in an extended culinary exploration
with great success. This year students would like to explore a computer science shop.
Health, Physical Education & Athletics
Jeffrey Caron, Director
The philosophy of athletics at Dartmouth High School is to teach our student-athletes the proper
values that can be derived from competing in an interscholastic contest. These include patience,
courage, integrity, and inner strength. Our athletic programs also teach the ability to handle
victory in an appropriate manner and to cope with the adversity when unsuccessful. We also
work to develop an awareness of teamwork, sportsmanship, and unselfishness as goals of all of
our interscholastic teams.
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Dartmouth High School is a member of the Old Colony League; nineteen of our 24 sports
programs compete as a member of the OCL against Barnstable High School, Bridgewater –
Raynham Regional High School and Taunton High School.
In 2011, Dartmouth High School Athletics offered 24 different programs. 22 out of 24 of these
programs competed at the interscholastic level. Nineteen of these sports competed in the Old
Colony League, one as a member of the New England Schools Sailing Association, and two as
members of the Maritime Lacrosse League. We also have Fall and Winter Cheering that perform
at Football and Basketball games. These programs are made up of 43 teams and compete at the
Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman levels. These athletic teams were made up of over 800
students and these teams participated in over 750 athletic contests.
Present Sports and Levels at Dartmouth High School
Winter Sports
Cheering – Varsity
Boys Basketball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman
Girls Basketball - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman
Ice Hockey - Varsity, Junior Varsity
Boys Indoor Track - Varsity
Girls Indoor Track - Varsity
Spring Sports
Baseball - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman
Boys Lacrosse - Varsity, Junior Varsity
Girls Lacrosse - Varsity, Junior Varsity
Sailing - Varsity, Junior Varsity
Softball - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman
Boys Tennis – Varsity
Girls Tennis – Varsity
Boys Outdoor Track – Varsity
Girls Outdoor Track – Varsity
Fall Sports
Cheering – Varsity
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Boys Cross Country - Varsity, Junior Varsity
Girls Cross Country - Varsity, Junior Varsity
Field Hockey - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman
Football - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman
Golf – Varsity
Boys Soccer - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman
Girls Soccer - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman
Volleyball - Varsity, Junior Varsity
Synopsis of Sport Seasons
Winter 2010 – 2011
Our Boys Basketball team finished the season with a 5-15 record and did not qualify for
tournament play. Our Girls Basketball Team posted a final record of 9-7. They qualified for
state tournament play defeating Barnstable in the first round before losing to Mansfield in the
second round of the state tournament won the OCL Championship with a 8-0 record in the
league and a 12-11 overall record, also qualifying for tournament play. Our Ice Hockey Team
finished at 14-5-2. They qualified for the state tournament before losing to Scituate 2-1 in a first
round thriller.
Our Boys Indoor Track Team posted a 4-2 record and won the OCL
Championship, while the Girls Team finished at 5-1. Both teams competed in the State Class B
Meet at the Reggie Lewis Center. Our Cheerleaders transitioned from a sideline cheer team to a
competitive team for the first time ever as they had a nice showing in the MSSAA South
Regional Competition.
The Dartmouth High School students chosen as Winter 2009-2010 OCL All-Stars were:
Boys Basketball –Brady Holding and Nick Simonetti
Girls Baskeball – Molly Brown, Caisie Cadorette, Darien Silva
Ice Hockey – Garrett Allen, Ryan Gouveia, Joey Gomes and Sam Jenkins
Boys Indoor Track – Tim Lang, Yuri Ivanov, Devon Vial, Chase Allain, Grunde Brandso and
Matt Soares
Girls Indoor Track – Arleigha Cook, Riley Marion, Kathryn Hiller, Devon Pryor, Alison Mark,
Cali Warner
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The following students also received awards:
Molly Brown-Girls Basketball- Boston Globe All-Scholastic
Spring 2011
Our Baseball Team finished the season with a record of 3-17 and did not qualify for state
tournament. Our Softball Team posted a 10-1 record and qualified for the state tournament.
They were defeated in the first round by Dighton-Rehoboth 2-1 in an extra-inning game. Our
Boys Lacrosse Team finished the season with a 10-7 record and qualified for the state
tournament, losing to Winchester in the first round of the state tournament. Our Girls Lacrosse
Team finished with a 9-8-1 record and were defeated in a close 19-16 preliminary round game
vs. Natick. Our Sailing Team had an 11-7 regular season record and finished first in the Cape
and Islands League at 6-0. Our Boys Tennis Team finished the season at 12-9 and qualified for
the State Tournament losing to Barnstable in the first round. Our Girls Tennis Team finished the
season with a 12-9 record and was defeated by Notre Dame in the first round of the state
tournament. Our Boys Track Team wrapped up the ‘11 season with a 3-4 record, 8 league all
stars and broke four school records. Our Girls Team finished with a record of 3-4, 4 league all
stars and broke four school records.
The Dartmouth High School students chosen as Spring 2011 OCL All-Stars were:
Baseball – Ryan McCarthy, Adam Carreiro and Adam Fournier
Boys Lacrosse – N/A
Girls Lacrosse –N/A
Softball – Casie Cadorette, Samantha Gregoire, Sierra Santos and Gracie Trudeau
Boys Tennis – Sheamus McNamara, Andy Burdick, Mike Mello
Girls Tennis – Rebecca Bier, Rachael Schwartz and Onkita Ganguly
Boys Track – Richard Bellizzi, Devin Vial, John Breault, Mitch Loranger, Aaron Sughrue, Kyle
Gaffney, Grunde Brandso and Nick Simonetti
Girls Track – Devyn Pryor, Mikayla Dreher, Hannah Cook and Maura Gonsalves
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Fall 2011
Our Girls Soccer Team finished the season with a record of 18-2 and also won the OCL
Championship with a perfect 6 – 0 league record. They also qualified for the state tournament as
the #2 seed, defeating Braintree 2-1 before losing to Whitman Hanson 4-3 in overtime. Our
Volleyball Team finished the season 13-7 and qualified for the State Tournament for the 5th year
in a row. They defeated Marshfield 3-0 in the first round, but were defeated by Barnstable 3-0 in
the second round. Our Boys Cross Country Team finished with a 2-6 record. The Girls Cross
Country Team posted a 6-2 record. Our Field Hockey Team finished with a 3-10-3 record and
did not qualify for post season. Our Football Team finished the season in 3rd place in the OCL,
but had a great season with an 8-3 record. Our Golf Team finished the season with a 12-6 record
and they qualified for the Division 1 State Tournament for the 6th year in a row finishing 7th in
the South Sectionals. Our Boys Soccer Team finished this year with a 15-3-1 record and
finished 1st in the OCL. They advanced to the state tournament as the #2 seed, losing in the first
round to BC High 3-2 in overtime. Our Cheerleaders competed in the OCL Championships, but
did not qualify for the Division I South Regionals.
The Dartmouth High School students chosen to Fall 2011 OCL All-Stars by Sport were:
Boys Cross-Country – Logan Patenaude
Girls Cross-Country – Cali Warner, Helen Friedman
Field Hockey – Riley Marion, Kayla Dowd, Sophie Bermudez, Kathryn Lowney
Football – John Dillingham, Jed Kiley,Trevor Leandro, Mitch Loranger, Brock Thibeault and
Devin Vial
Golf- Jake Fryzel and Alex Valm
Boys Soccer – Sammy Martins, Matt Vidal, Torrey Medeiros, Alex Coucci and Kyle Gaffney
Girls Soccer- Kathryn Hiller, Arleigha Cook, Ashley Harwood, Amy Craig and Kendal Fox
Volleyball- Heather Gagne, Bethany Salomonson and Erin Butler
The following students also received awards:
Cali Warner-Cross Country- MIAA Student Athlete of the Month
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2011 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Student Athlete Award
Male- Grunde Brandso
Female- Molly Brown
Athlete for All Seasons
Veronica Baldwin
Grunde Brandso
John Breault
Caisie Cadorette
Stacy Correia
Kerin Gaydou
Maura Goncalves
Tim Lang
Ryan McCarthy
Reilly McManus
Devyn Pryor
Sierra Santos
Jay Sousa
Andrew Sylvia
Adam Wang
2011 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AWARDS
Male- Jeremy Furtado
Female- Sierra Santos
MUSIC
William Kingsland, Director
ELEMENTARY
During the 2010-2011 school year, the music department purchased World Music Percussion
equipment for Quinn. Mrs. Marianne Oien took part in professional development in a week long
World Drumming course and has developed many creative lessons for classroom music.
Mrs. Oien continues as the choral and general music teacher for the Quinn School. Fifth grade
students, under her direction, presented Broadway Bound in March and grade one students
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presented a musical play, The Littlest Reindeer, in December. Students from Quinn learned
lyrics for Rocket Rally, an original song about respect coinciding with the Positive Behavior
Incentive System. The Northside Singers, including fourth and fifth grade students from Quinn,
presented programs in March and December and also provided music for nursing and assisted
living homes, the VFW Marine Corps Birthday Celebration, and at a public performance at
Faneuil Hall, Boston. In April, members of the Northside Singers traveled to Disney World,
performing in Downtown Disney, and participating in a workshop by Disney educators.
Miss Shirley Guerreiro continues as a general music teacher at the DeMello School and the
choral and general music teacher at the Potter School.
Miss Guerreiro completed all
requirements for her professional teaching license in January, 2011. Along with spring and
holiday concerts at Potter and DeMello, she has assisted with Northside Singer concerts. Miss
Guerreiro is the organist at Mt. Carmel Church in New Bedford. She has worked in theatre with
the Southcoast Children’s Theatre and at the Zeiterion Theatre with the national tour of the
Wizard of Oz. She also participated in a professional development choral workshop with John
Jacobsen over the summer.
Elementary classroom music changed in length from thirty to forty minutes for 2011-2012
making it necessary to bring on a part time choral and general music teacher for the DeMello
School. Mr. Jonathan Cox was hired in September and has done a fine job with classroom music
and the DeMello School Holiday Concert.
Instrumental music for strings and band starts in grade five at all the elementary schools. Band
instructors include John Sousa, Thomas Aungst, and Ian Flint. String instructors are Heather
Church and Charlene Monte. Students performed in the spring and holiday concerts along with
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March informal Play-In concerts for Music In Our Schools Month. The elementary band also
marched in the annual Dartmouth Memorial Day Parade.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Students continue to elect instrumental, choral, or general music in grades six, seven and eight
fulfilling their music requirements. Band, string, and choral students presented grade level
concerts in May and December. Band students participated in Feature Night, part of Music In
Our Schools Month, with solo and ensemble performances. Eighth grade band and strings also
performed at the High School Pops Concert in March. Full time music teachers at the middle
school include Tara Thomas, Chorus and Susan Bouley, General Music and Strings. Band
instructors include John Sousa, Ian Flint, Thomas Aungst, and William Kingsland. Heather
Church, Charlene Monte, and Susan Bouley are the string instructors. Tara Thomas coaches the
Middle School Drama Club.
Southeast Junior District Solo Auditions
The following students were accepted based on their auditions to the Southeast District Chorus,
Orchestra, or Band:
Youssef Abi Ramia
Sabrina Azinheira
Katherine Brum
Daria Comeau
Victoria Cornell
Shawn DaSilva
Min Ji Kim
Patrick Kitchen
Alexandra Nichols
Nicole Ponte
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The eighth grade band, the show band, and the string orchestra performed at the 2011 Great East
Festival, a one day concert festival followed by recreation at Six Flags Park in Agawam, MA.
All the ensembles performed well, receiving gold medal ratings.
HIGH SCHOOL
During the winter months of 2011, the Dartmouth High School Indoor Percussion and Indoor
Colorguard competed in the NESBA circuit at local shows and at Finals at Reading High School
for colorguard and at Dartmouth High School for percussion. At finals, the colorguard placed
third and the percussion group placed first, undefeated the entire season. The Indoor Percussion
went on to compete at the WGI Finals in Dayton, Ohio and placed second in the Scholastic
Marching World Division. Jason Nealy was the head instructor for the Indoor Colorguard and
Thomas Aungst was the head instructor for the Indoor Percussion.
At the annual Pops Concert in March, Manuel Cordeiro, School Business Administrator, was
honored as he retired from a long career as a teacher and administrator for the Dartmouth Public
Schools. Also in March, the Stage Band attended the Somerset Jazz Festival. In April, many of
the string orchestra students traveled to Austria to perform and to see many famous cultural and
historical destinations. Mr. Rodriguez directed the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the
2011 high school musical. Mr. Rodriguez is also the Music Director for the Festival Theatre of
New Bedford.
The Dartmouth High School Band competed in local shows, regional competitions, and at
National USSBA Championships at the Navy-Marine Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. The
band and the DSMA hosted a local USSBA show in our own Memorial Stadium. At NESBA
finals, the band placed first and received awards for music and percussion. At regional level
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competition at Bridgeport, CT, the band won Division 5 and received awards for music,
percussion, and visual performance. In Annapolis at National Championships for USSBA, the
band finished first and won awards for music, visual performance, overall effect, and percussion.
The band program is under the direction of William Kingsland, assisted by Tom Aungst, Ian
Flint, and John Sousa.
Other staff includes Kelly Rose, Jeremy Ventura, Paul Winterhalter,
Shawn Baptista, Jason Medeiros, Jennifer O’Neill, Nick Jesus, and colorguard instructors, Jason
Nealy, Addison Kaeterle, Courtney Costello, and Anthony Cabral. This was the fourth back to
back USSBA Championship.
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Junior District
The following ninth grade students were accepted based on their audition to the Southeast Junior
District Solo Festival Chorus, Band, or Orchestra:
Emily Brown
Jacob Cabral
Nicholas Chaves
Alexander Chesney
Nicholas Chesney
Nicholas Claassen
Mikayla Correia
Kristina Georgadarellis
Matthew Mailloux
Taylor McCann
Juliana Mello
Tobias Monte
Molly Nichols
Victor Pavlik
Corryn Ratcliffe
Sarah Southerland
Senior District
The following students were accepted based on their audition to the Southeast Senior District
Festival Chorus, Band, or Orchestra:
Tessa Belkin
Arleigha Cook
Nicholas DeFrias
Peter Dreher
Cecilia Elhaddad
Raquel Ferreira
Lauren Hart
Derek Kielty
Do Hyun Kim
Amanda Kingsland
Nicholas Mailloux
Joseph Medeiros
Erin Morrissette
Jamison Ratcliffe
Adam Wang
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Massachusetts All-State
Nicholas DeFrias and Derek Kielty were accepted to represent the Town of Dartmouth at the
2011 All-State level and performed at Symphony Hall.
Members of the band and chorus attended a Blue Man Group performance at the Charles
Playhouse in Boston followed by a great day at Six Flags Park.
DARTMOUTH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION
The Dartmouth School Music Association continues to be the major support group for the music
department. They provide support for most of our concerts and invitational events. They
maintain both a box truck and a tractor-trailer to move equipment to local and national events
and pay all expenses for fuel, repairs, and insurance. The DSMA also organizes most of our
fundraising, as well as staffing a large concession stand at Foxboro Stadium. The DSMA also
provides scholarships to member students. Mark Theriault was President during 2011.
Dartmouth High School
Kerry Lynch, Principal
Student achievement growth and the strengthening of our culture best describe 2011 at Dartmouth
High School. Our community celebrated rising scores and four year college attendance while
producing new opportunities for students to explore and grow within the school and through
partnerships.
Students, faculty and staff worked together to support many co-curricular
opportunities in athletics, music, drama, clubs and community service. We invited several groups
and individuals into the school to enhance our learning and connections to the world beyond our
walls. High School students also received awards on local, state and national levels while their
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teachers were recognized in regional contests. This year also marked the retirement of several
veteran teachers and leaders.
Through the efforts of a dedicated staff, Dartmouth High School continued to make progress toward
the district vision of Quality Learning for ALL and the high school goal to ensure college readiness
without remediation for every DHS graduate.
Dartmouth High School staff members continued to lead the implementation of the opportunities
for professional development, programmatic improvement and pilot initiatives funded by the
monies awarded as part of the federal Smaller Learning Communities Grant that were obtained in
the fall of 2007. The SLC grant represents funding in the amount of 1.2 million dollars over the 5
year duration of the grant. Throughout the 2010-2011 school year teachers and administrators
continued to research and implement best practices in order to design ways to accomplish the goals
of the grant: to increase personalization, rigor and relevance in large high schools to ensure that
all students are ready for career/professional school/college after high school graduation.
During professional development time, teachers engaged in developing unit based power standards
and assessments while looking at student work to adjust instruction. This Understanding by Design
model is very successful across the country and provides a needed framework for differentiation
and standards based schooling.
The freshman Kick-Off Program provided each of our incoming freshman with an upperclassman
as a mentor. The mentors had a day-long training and they spent an extra day of their summer
planning for the day-long freshman orientation day which was a success. The Freshman Kick-Off
Council members (6 member team) planned and organized student activities throughout the year
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with administration serving in an advisory capacity only. Programming continues throughout the
school year.
SMART Start Summer Academy, funded by the SLC grant is a free five week program designed to
assist at-risk students as they transition from grade 8 to grade 9. A structured, academically-based
curriculum emphasizing reading, writing and mathematics is presented within small groups. In the
area of reading, the focus was on both decoding and comprehension using one of the summer
reading books, Basketball Junkie by Chris Herren. The book was written by a local recovering drug
addict who had spoken to the entire student body regarding his journey to recovery. Students read
out loud daily and answered comprehension questions in small groups with no more than five
students per teacher. As a culminating summarizer, Jeff Caron, the Athletic Director and former
team member of Chris Herren, spoke to the SMART Start Summer Academy students regarding
making choices, taking responsibility and the impact of addiction to oneself, the family and the
community. Other guest speakers included the high school Resource Officer who, in addition to
explaining his role, presented an in-depth seminar on the new laws regarding bullying. The school
administrators individually described their role as deans and administrators focusing on the new
Administrative team as case managers. A guidance counselor presented the program of studies and
different avenues of focus as well as their role in serving the whole student in pursuit of academic,
social and vocational goals.
The SLC grant-funded Literacy Committee which has been spearheading the summer reading
program for four years, launched a school-wide, curriculum-based effort to support teachers as they
adopt the College and Career Anchor Standards for reading and writing in the new Common Core.
The faculty members on the committee planned a release-time day professional development
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program which highlighted effective strategies for teaching content through improved literacy. At
the culmination of the program, each faculty member received a copy of the book Thinkquiry
Toolkit I: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary which is a collection of teacher instructional
practices, student learning strategies, and collaborative routines that improve reading
comprehension and vocabulary learning. By December 2011, all faculty members, in subject-area
groups, received targeted professional development, with Toolkit 1 as the reference text. Many
teachers have used these strategies in their lesson planning over the last few months of 2011 and the
Committee continues planning to deepen the work across all the disciplines.
Summer reading is on the grow at DHS! Data indicates that summer reading participation went
from 50% three years ago to over 90+% this past summer. This is based on the quantity and quality
of an opening day “quick write” exercise administered to all DHS students. Once again, in May
2011, the Literacy Committee, in cooperation with Barnes & Noble Booksellers, organized an oncampus book sale – offering each of the five summer reading – “One School, Many Journeys” –
choices at a deep discount. In September 2011, authors Bill Reynolds and Chris Herren, whose
book Basketball Junkie was by the far the most popular summer reading choice, offered a wholeschool assembly, followed by break-out sessions for journalism and creative writing students. Once
again, students’ quick-writes were entered into a raffle, with the co-authors Herren and Reynolds
picking the winners. Four iPod Shuffles were given away along with six tickets to the Newport
premiere of “Unguarded,” an ESPN documentary focusing on Chris Herren’s rise and fall in the
NBA. The other book choices for 2011 summer reading, each of which centered around an actual or
internal journey, included: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl, The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho, Sunrise Over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers, and Guts by Gary Paulsen.
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The Dartmouth High School Library Media Center continues to be the center of school academics
for teachers and students alike. Individual student use during, before, and after school as well as
class visits result in a highly utilized facility. During 2011, the DHS library logged an average of
11, 963 student visits each month – before, during, and after school. That is an average of 624
students each day, in a four-block [period] schedule. This reflects a 9.5% increase over last year and
the inclusive culture of the library program. On average, there were 116 whole-class visits to the
library each month – an 11.5% increase over last year, with book circulation holding steady at an
average of six books per student per year but with netbook and tablet circulation tripling. Database
usage continues to be high, especially within the Facts on File suite of resources.
Once again, the DHS Library accounts for nearly 30% of all inter-library loan requests in MassCat -- the DHS Library staff also facilitates Dartmouth Middle School’s MassCat membership by
serving as the access point for that school’s deliveries.
One special aspect of the LMC is the Friday Reader’s Forum. During 2011, the DHS Friday
Reader’s Forum, which is comprised of 35 permanent members and several dozen others, met every
Friday during the lunch block to discuss good books that members are reading individually. This
year, members also participated in “shared reads” and “paired reads”, including Girl in Translation
by Jean Kwok; forum members took part in a video chat with Ms. Kwok in November. Friday
Reader’s Forum members also participated in the Massachusetts School Library Association’s
Bookmark Contest and created library displays of “Book Blurbs” to share with the greater DHS
community.
In the spring of 2011, Library Director, Laurie Dias-Mitchell received a grant from the Dartmouth
Education Foundation for “Poetry-in-Motion,” a live performance by writer/actor David Zucker.
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The entire freshman class attended this interactive program and gave it rave reviews. A poetry
contest sponsored by the DHS Library and other school-wide poetry-related activities all tied into
National Poetry Month.
The Parent-Teacher Organization awarded the library two grants, one for “eLiteracy: An eReader
and eBook Extravaganza” for the purchase of tablets and several Follett eBooks and another grant
for “Equestrians Get Booked” – to add materials for horse lovers.
The library also added EasyBib School Edition, which provides students with individual accounts
for note-taking, outlining, and bibliography storage; it also generates parentheticals and facilitates
paraphrasing, cutting down on incidents of plagiarism and over reliance on direct quotes from
sources. According to EasyBib’s technical support director, Dartmouth High School has one of the
highest participation rates in the nation.
Laurie Dias-Mitchell continues to sit on the MassCat Advisory Board and Greater New Bedford
Vocational Technical High School’s Library Advisory Board and continues to be active in the
Massachusetts School Library Association, the American Library Association, and the New
England Educational Media Association.
The 280 member class of 2011 graduated on June 5, 2011. Class Valedictorian, Katrina Machado,
focused her speech on making a difference in the world. “We have been given the tools to make
good in this world, and together as a class through our small efforts, we will see a peaceful world,”
she suggested. Faculty speaker Will Higgins suggested to the class that when faced with the choice
of what is right and what is easy, he urged them to choose right even though it may be the more
difficult path. The ceremony was a celebration of the many personal and public successes of these
young people. Prior to graduation, seniors celebrated their four years at Dartmouth High School
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with a yearbook signing party, the prom, and Senior Awards and Scholarship Night.
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$116,000.00 in scholarship money was distributed or recognized and the following awards were
given.
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DEPARTMENT
Guidance
Class of 2012
Book Awards
Business
English
Math
Physical
Education
Science
AWARD/RECIPIENT
National Merit Commended Scholar Letter of Recommendation – Nayha Chopra-Tandon,
Jacqueline Starrett, Taylor Travassos-Lomba
Wendy’s High School Heisman National Nominee – Adam Wang
AP Scholars – Elizabeth Gormley, Yuriy Ivanoz, Katrina Machado, Ryan Steiblin, Connor
Theg, Morissa Vital, Adam Wang
Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association Student Achievement Award –
Katelyn Beauregard
Herter Scholarship - Isiah Hsia
Harvard Book Award – Cali Warner
College Club Book Award – Sophie Bermudez
Dartmouth College Book Award – Olivia Menezes
Wellesley College Book Award – Catherine Hiller
Smith College Book Award – Heather Gagne
Yale College Book Award – Gina Georgaderellis
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Award – Joseph Chouinard
Outstanding Student in Business – Christian Ostebo
Outstanding Student in DECA – Zachary Ferland
Outstanding Students in Programming – John Bosworth, Ryan Santos
Outstanding Student in English – Katrina Machado
Outstanding Students in Literary Arts Magazine – Katrina Machado, Victoria Martins,
Morissa Vital
Outstanding Student in AP Language & Composition – Taylor Travossos-Lomba
Outstanding Student in Journalism – Kathleen Wilbur
Scholastic Writing Award - Gold Key – Hannah Lamarre
Forensics & Debate – Alexandra Siegel & Alexander Sousa
Outstanding Student in Mathematics – Adam Wang
Outstanding Students in Chess Club – Adam Wang, Ryan Kuphal, Connor Theg, John
Bosworth, Caleb Armstrong
Outstanding Students on Math Team –Rebecca Bier, Julia Russell, Onkita Ganguly, Adam
Wang, Kelsey Caulfield, Nayha Chopra-Tandon
Outstanding Student Athletes – Molly Brown, Grunde Brandso
Outstanding Students in Physical Education – Jeremy Furtado, Sierra Santos
Athletes for All Seasons - Veronica Baldwin, Grunde Brandso, John Breault, Caisie Cadorette,
Stacy Correia, Kerin Gaydou, Maura Gonsalves, Tim Lang, Ryan McCarthy, Reilly McManus,
Devyn Pryor, Sierra Santos, Jay Sousa, Andrew Sylvia, Adam Wang
Outstanding Student in Drafting Technology-CAD – David Merrill
Outstanding Student in Architectural Drafting-CAD – Caleb Armstrong
Outstanding Student in Engineering Drafting-CAD – Daniel Camara
Outstanding Student in Technology Education – Richard Belizzi
Outstanding Student in Physics – Jacqueline Starrett
Outstanding Student in Biology – Alexander Sousa
Outstanding Student in Chemistry – John Bosworth
Outstanding Student in Marine Science – Amber Vincent
Outstanding Student in Horticulture – Andrew White
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Social Studies
Unified Arts
World
Language
Outstanding Student in A.P. U.S. History – Alyssa Ouellette
Outstanding Student in A.P. World History – Rebecca Bier
Outstanding Student in A.P. Psychology – Leia Brunette
Outstanding Student in A.P. Human Geography – Andrew Sousa
Outstanding Student in A.P. Macroeconomics – Adam Wang, Adam Carreiro
Outstanding Student in Economics – Alexandra Nickel-Milstone
Outstanding Student in AP Social Studies – Sage Espindola, Aaron Sughrue, Kameron
Thomas, John Breault, Daniel Barry, Jake Coutinho, Ryan Steiblin
Amnesty International Awards – Kathy Wilbur, Chloe Gilligan
Outstanding Student in Visual Arts – Courtney Teixeira
Outstanding Student Teacher in DHS Early Learning Center – Alisha Milligan
Outstanding Student in Communications & TV Production – Alexander DeMello
Outstanding Student in Fashion History & Construction – Jandira da Silva, Nicole Valois
Scholastic Art Award – Gold Key –Katrina Machado
Scholastic Art Award – Silver Key – Richard Bellizzi, Michael Seguin, Zachary DaCosta
Scholastic Art Award – Honorable Mention – Marissa Bolton, Alexander DeMello, Alexander
Golen, Justus Meehan, Kendra Jusseaume, Alexander DeMello, Michael Kelleher, Kendra
Jusseaume, Alexander Siegel, Kerin Gaydou, Katrina Machado, Sarah Stubbs, Georgios
Avramides,
Outstanding Student in Chinese – Rebecca Bier
Outstanding Student in Portuguese – Stacie Pavao
Outstanding Student in Spanish – Alexandra Nickel-Milstone
Cali Warner was named SouthCoast Student of the Year at the close of 2011.
The Dartmouth High School test data that became available in the fall of 2011 showed notable
growth this year in English Language Arts particularly. Student scores on MCAS increased in both
the Advanced and Proficient categories while average SAT scores rose eight points in critical
reading. Tenth graders had been urged to do their best at an early March assembly program and
were brought back together this fall to show them the increase in scores and to talk about the
importance of GPA on their path to college. Classroom teachers and guidance counselors both
contributed to these assemblies.
In preparation for the NEASC self-study, the Core Values and Learning Expectations Committee
gathered input from parents, faculty, a large random sample of students and a community focus
group to craft a statement of core beliefs and values as well as a list of learning expectations. The
NEASC Steering Committee has also been named in preparation for the work. Steering Committee
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members are: Peter Bangs, Maria Conca, Judy Cronin, Jackie Francisco, Will Higgins, Rachelle
Lemieux, Jeff Lemler, Kerry Lynch, Bob Southerland, and Leanne Squeglia.
School-wide and grade-level assemblies connected students and faculty to each other and to the
school purpose of educating the whole child. Rachel’s Challenge came to DHS on January 26,
2011. Rachel’s Challenge is a program based on the story of Rachel Scott who was the first person
killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled
with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for one of the most life-changing
school programs in America. They exist to inspire, equip and empower every person to create a
permanent positive culture change in their school, business and community by starting a chain
reaction of kindness and compassion.
Every student and faculty member saw this powerful
program and 100 students had additional training in how to keep the program and the message
active at Dartmouth High. Since then, a club has formed which raised money for earthquake
victims in Japan and began planning for activities to be held in the spring of 2012. To further
support anti-bullying and kindness efforts, we hosted FUN 107 Morning Show DJ’s JR, Michael
Rock and Larry for brief assemblies to explain their “Too Cool to Care” anti-bullying campaign.
As a result of the contest, Dartmouth High School won a free concert by Warner Brothers’
recording artists, the New Boyz.
The concert was held on May 23, 2011 afterschool.
Approximately half the student body stayed to hear the concert and dozens of faculty members
voluntarily chaperoned.
Former Durfee High School basketball star and friend of DHS Athletic Director Jeff Caron, Chris
Herren spoke to the whole school in the gym on March 19, 2011. He shared his story of drug
addiction which ruined his career. The student body was silent as Chris described the incredible
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opportunities wasted by dependence on drugs and alcohol. Students continued to reach out to Chris
via his Facebook page and received support for their own personal or family struggles. ESPN
filmed during Chris’s presentation and DHS was figured prominently in the documentary,
Unguarded which aired this fall.
The class of 2013 was the first to experience Reality Day at DHS. On November 22nd, thanks to
community member Mark Eisenberg, students experienced an energetic and realistic look at their
future and learned some good lessons in financial literacy along the way. It was a terrific event for
our students and a great reflection on our community. Over 70 volunteers came to the high school
to help students through a simulation of life at age 25 when they will be responsible for their own
expenses. The "game" was life-like in the choices it asked students to make and the level of
challenge it gave them to balance their personal finances. Students followed up on the experience
with a quick write in the December released-time day homeroom. Mark Eisenberg sent a delightful
note to the DHS juniors in the aftermath. Here are a few items from that note, "As the coordinator
of the game, I tried to plan for everything. The only thing I couldn’t plan for was how the
participating students would act in front of so many volunteers. I hoped for engagement and
experienced so much more. I have received so many positive comments about the class of 2013 that
I don’t know where to begin. My volunteers and guests were hugely impressed with how the
students handled themselves in this stressful simulation game. They were in awe of you."
Academic departments brought their experience and skills to our students through their work on
curriculum and assessment design as well as through sponsoring field trips and guest speakers,
seeking grants and contest opportunities for students and supporting clubs that connect with the
curriculum.
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The English department continued to document the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior
curriculum. The writing curriculum maps for both junior and senior year address the common core
and include explanatory, narrative, and argumentative essays. The senior paper “Leadership in the
American Dream” challenges the seniors to synthesize literary and informational texts while
applying their research to their own leadership abilities. We continue to move away from the
prescriptive weekly vocabulary lists toward context related vocabulary lists which include SAT
pertinent vocabulary as well as vocabulary students experience within the literary selections they
study throughout the semester. The Freshman vocabulary curriculum includes units not only based
on the literary selections, but also on Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes students need to
know while tackling across-the-content material. We introduced Creative Writing I & II in 2011
which was a welcome option for the students of DHS.
Under the guidance of teacher Nicole Sheahan, Hannah Lamarre continued to hone her writing
skills. She published a poem “My Boy” in the Spring 2011 edition of The Marble Collection and
won the Scholastic regional gold key for her Senior Portfolio, which was comprised of short stories,
poetry, and a dramatic script. Our student newspaper, The Spectrum, saw six articles chosen for the
American Society of Newspaper Editors National Edition:
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"Hooked on Hookahs" by Heather Gagne
“(Physics-Boredom) + Humor = Mr. Brodsky” by Sydney Braga
“It’s All Blocked: The Real Story behind the Internet at DHS” by Heather Gagne and
James Rider
“DHS Test Scores Show Improvement” by Heather Gagne
“Amnesty in a Jam: Club Seeks New Advisor” by Molly McGreavy, Faiza Shah, and Sam
Steed
“Occupy Providence: A Close-Up” by John Crosby
Meg Rogers’ and John Caron’s sophomore English classes learned the history of greater New
Bedford and its involvement in the whaling industry, underground railroad, and the US Civil
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War to complement the reading of Moby Dick and Frederick Douglass’s Autobiography on a
field trip to the New Bedford Whaling national Historical Park field trip on November 20.
Senior English classes (Ms. Madsen, Mrs. Grieve, and Mr. Higgins) toured the Newport
Mansions to help students better understand the price of pursuing the American Dream and the
opulent lifestyle of the wealthy during the Gilded Age as they read The Great Gatsby and
prepare for the senior research paper
The Mathematics Department continues to develop common units of instruction and assessment
for all math courses. The Algebra 1 and Special Education teachers teamed this summer to
continue to develop the remaining common assessments and revise our curriculum to incorporate
literacy strategies. Kathy Porcaro’s inservice on Differentiated Instruction led to the adoption of
common assessments in Algebra 1 with the identification of the “need to know” problems. The
geometry teachers also teamed this summer to begin revising our current Geometry curriculum
and mapping out a plan to incorporate the common core changes in the near future. The Algebra
2 teachers have developed five sets of common summative assessments that can accommodate
both modified curriculum assessments and honors assessments. In addition, the Algebra 2
teachers have incorporated sketchpad activities with literacy strategies that allow students to
investigate and summarize mathematical properties.
As a result of the effective collaboration,
the Special Education Department is submitting a new MCAS Math Reference Sheet for state
approval.
The Math Department is in the first year of implementing a new capstone math course,
Advanced Mathematical Decision Making, which provides students with real-world applications
and experiences in preparation for a variety of post-secondary options. Lead Teacher, Catie
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Marchessault and long-time staff member Cindy Phillips attended a week-long seminar to
prepare for teaching this class.
DHS Math Team took first prize at one Southeastern Massachusetts Conference Math League
meets and that, along with other strong finishes, allowed them into the playoffs again in 2011.
The team was treated to breakfast with the Principal.
The Science and Technology Department hosted a trio of engineers from Lockheed-Martin and
Titleist for an informational session about careers in engineering. Over 200 students participated
in the presentations, and approximately 20 students were invited to Lockheed-Martin and Titleist
for a more in-depth view of the profession.
Robert Southerland, teaming with Margaret
Brumsted, used that experience as a springboard to initiate an engineering club that attracted
over 40 students interested in the field. Through a grant from SeaPerch, Mr. Southerland was
able to acquire approximately 15 underwater robots for students to use in an underwater robotics
project. Mr. Southerland and Sam Brodsky attended a 2-day workshop related to the SeaPerch
program and are optimistically pursuing funding to pay for travel for several teams of students to
participate in a national competition for underwater robotics.
During the summer, Renee Vieira and Doran Cohen collaborated to map the curriculum and
document the units for our Biology 1 course.
Robert Southerland did the same for our
architectural drafting course, while Peter Bangs and Scot Boudria established a curriculum for
our inaugural Topics in Science: Biotechnology class. Thanks to a substantial Bioteach grant, we
have been able to procure sufficient equipment and supplies to offer this hands-on lab intensive
introduction to the growing field of biotechnology. The Bioteach grant also provided significant
training for Scot.
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Science faculty are enhancing their abilities to work effectively with special education students
through the robust inclusion model. New this year is integrating into regular education classes a
number of at-risk students from the alternative (SST) program. For example, Biology 2 has 4
SST students and an SST teacher in the classroom.
Lead Teacher Peter Bangs attended a 2-day technology workshop during the summer to better
incorporate the use of Vernier sensor technology into the Science Department. Consequently,
students in chemistry, biology and marine science courses have been involved with increasingly
sophisticated experimentation using this instrumentation.
A grant from the DHS Parents
Organization allowed for the purchase of a spectrophotometer/fluorimeter that integrates with the
Vernier data-collection interfaces and expands the capabilities of our students to apply
technology to questions in the physical and biological sciences.
The Social Studies Department expanded offerings by adding a new AP course for 2011-12, A.P.
United States Government and Politics.
A psychology elective, Topics in Social Studies:
Deviations in Human Behavior also entered the course catalog. Work on common assessments
continued and the department is proud of its innovative and interactive curriculums across its
courses. Over the summer, Jamie O'Neil and Laura Magno updated the curriculum units and
maps for our U.S. History I course to align with the new Massachusetts Common Core. Liz True
and Jeff Reed did the same for World History and U.S. History II, respectively.
In addition, some traditions from the past have continued or strengthened with the annual Ellis
Island immigration simulation, field trips to the Bristol County House of Correction and
Zeiterion Theater to see Civil War Voices and the AP Psychology and AP Human Geography
fairs. The Youth and Law classes were visited by a member of the National Guard, an attorney,
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and a probation officer. In April, several students attended Student Government Day at the State
House in Boston. Students replicated activities of the General Court (Massachusetts state
legislature), while others met with constitutional officers and members of the Supreme Judicial
Court. Also, Jeff Reed took a dozen of students to the State House in September to hear
historians and a former MA Supreme Court justice give a series of lectures on John Adams'
influence on the creation of the Constitution. DHS hosted an AP Social Studies workshop with
guest speakers and break-out sessions that was attended by faculty from over 20 schools.
The Amnesty International Club expanded its traditional trip to Washington D.C. to include two
nights so students could have a more in-depth experience. Led by Benjamin Kahrl and
accompanied by Lynn Pleiss from the Social Studies Department as well as Will Higgins and
Kathleen Stuhler from the English Department and Laurie Dias Mitchell, 35 students participated
in the activities.
The Business & Information Technology Department continued the work of enhancing
curriculum. Jean DeSouto and Robert Aguiar worked on the Freshman Seminar curriculum over
the summer. This involved creating a curriculum map and related units for the revised course
which incorporated the original curriculum with Microsoft Office applications. Professor Paul
Bacdayan from UMass Boston’s Business Department visited DHS in October and conducted a
mini seminar on interview techniques and effective presentation of business plans to about 30
students in both the Marketing and Management classes. The computer hardware repair class
took on the project of making the lab in A20 functional and open to classes for a variety of
projects. The students also installed compatibility packs updating to Windows 2007 - 2010 on
all teacher desktops.
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The DECA program with Patricia Kane as Advisor sent a busload of students to the District 1
competition held in Hyannis, MA on January 6 & 7, 2011. These students competed in both
individual and team competition in areas such as Accounting, Marketing Management, Financial
Analysis, Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management, Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Management, Retail Management, and more. The competition included two written tests in their
content areas, and two role plays with students presenting business solutions to judges made up
of businessmen and women. This competition was attended by over 600 local high school
students.
The following students either qualified for the state competition and/or received
individual trophies:
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Andrew Foster, Accounting Series Event - 3rd place event written test, 2nd place general
business & marketing written test, 5th place overall in the Accounting Series event and
state qualifier
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Samuel Martins, Marketing Management Series Event - 2nd place event written test, 3rd
place overall in Marketing Management event and state qualifier
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Alex Hamric, Restaurant & Food Services Marketing Series Event, 2nd place for general
business & marketing test, 6th place overall in the Restaurant & Food Services event and
state qualifier
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Joseph Hilchey, Retail Marketing Services Series Event - 6th place overall in the
category and state qualifier
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William Boyce, Principles of Business/Marketing Event – 8th place overall in the
category and state qualifier
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Zachary Ferland, Principles of Finance Event – 2nd place in event written test, 2nd place
in general business & marketing test, 2nd place overall in the Finance event and state
qualifier.
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Emily Foley, Principles of Marketing Event – 2nd place in marketing scenario role play
presentation, 4th place overall and state qualifier State Competition
As a result of the District competition, 19 DHS students were able to attend the state competition
by either qualifying at districts, preparing a comprehensive written business or marketing plan,
or being a member of the quiz bowl team. The state competition held in Boston on March 10-12,
2011 was attended by over 1400 students from across the state. Again the competition was made
up of events as in the District competition with the inclusion of the presentation of
comprehensive business and marketing plans and a quiz bowl competition. Our four member
quiz bowl team competed against other high schools in a jeopardy-like competition testing
marketing and general business knowledge. In addition to competition, students attended
workshops on leadership development, teamwork, collegiate DECA, and business development.
Zachary Ferland, a DHS senior, came in first place in his category earning him a spot at the
International competition by presenting his comprehensive Internet business plan.
The International Career Development Conference and Competition was held on April 28-May
2, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. This competition was attended by over 16,000 high school students
from across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Guam. Four DHS students attended this
conference.
o Zachary Ferland, a senior, competed by presenting his comprehensive Internet
Business Plan. He placed the highest of any Dartmouth DECA student since the
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reinstatement of DECA six years ago by becoming a finalist (being in the top 16
in his category.)
o Emily Foley and Graham Gisherman, Juniors, attended a 3 day Leadership
Academy run by the FOCUS group.
o Christian Ostebo, a senior, attended the Senior Management Academy.
Fourteen programming students attended a programming contest at Bristol Community College
in May, 2011. They competed at both the introductory level and the advanced (AP) level.
Students were coached by Joseph McCarthy and Patricia Kane. DHS took first and third place in
the highest level, the AP programming level. The teams were:
o First place: John Bosworth, Ryan Santos, Michael Michaud
o Third place: Dan Michaud, Cameron McGonnigal
AP Programming students Adam Joseph, Joseph Chouinard, Ryan Santos, John Bosworth, and
Michael Michaud attended the Mobile Boot Camp workshop on February 4, 2011 at UMass
Boston. This workshop on mobile application development was sponsored by BATEC, and
CAITE along with UMass Boston. Follow-up activities included the actual development of a
mobile application by Adam Joseph who presented his application at a follow-up contest held at
Bunker Hill Community College in June, 2011. Adam received first place for his mobile
application which measured an individual’s carbon footprint based on various modes of
transportation.
As a result of his hard work, he was invited to work with the Computer
Department at UMass Dartmouth and consult with senior UMass programming students on a
programming project during the fall of 2011. Fourteen Programming I students attended a web
application workshop at Bristol Community College in December, 2011.
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The Unified Arts Department was busy all year with expanding the opportunities offered to
students. The Department is committed to uphold the district's goals on building students'
literacy skills by incorporating more reading and writing in the visual arts curriculum. Focusing
on arts criticism, the department has used its newly-acquired SmartBoard to analyze both images
from art history as well as student work. Students have utilized these authentic learning
experiences to produce pieces of critical writing. In addition, students in all levels of art are
writing self assessments and utilizing a new text to support the MA Visual Arts Frameworks.
The students of the Early Learning Practicum of DHS continued a partnership with Cushman
Elementary and Quinn Elementary to serve as “student teachers” in kindergarten classrooms.
The students support the full-day Kindergarten program in the District with travel to their
respective elementary school three days a week. They help the teacher prepare for lessons,
design and prepare for their own lessons, instruct their lessons, and reflect on their teaching
practice.
The advanced art students traveled to New York City for their annual field trip on April 15,
2011. The group visited The Cloisters, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The School of Visual
Arts, and the New Museum in SoHo. The group had dinner in Little Italy and then saw the
Broadway Musical, Spiderman—Turn Off the Dark.
The DHS Unified Arts Department’s students continued a partnership with the New Bedford Art
Museum and ArtWorks!. All of the Art One Foundations students in the department were
offered the opportunity to travel to the museum to view the show, “Light,
Space and
Atmosphere: A Spiritual Journey Willoughby Elliott Retrospective.”
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They also toured the gallery at ArtWorks! and met with professional artists to discuss their
careers and analyze their work.
The project “Leaving Your Mark on DHS” was a highlight of Art Show and a result of the work
of Lead Teacher Judy Cronin who implemented and completed a STARS Residency Grant from
the MA Cultural Council in the amount of $4200. This grant enabled the teachers and students
of the Unified Arts Department to work with a local ceramist, Nancy Hayes, to design and make
tiles that are permanently installed in the halls of DHS. Each Unified Arts student had the
opportunity to make a personal tile to tell their story to leave as a remembrance of their time at
DHS. The unveiling and dedication of the tile wall in the Unified Arts hallway occurred on May
12, the night of the Third Annual District-wide Art Exhibit. Congressman Barney Frank visited
DHS to view the wall as well as to discuss its production with 60 art students. Also under the
direction of Judy Cronin, the Dartmouth High School Unified Arts Department hosted the 9th
Annual Arts Camp during July 2011. These courses were offered to all residents from Grade 212. A total of 10 courses were offered to the community, and approximately 100 students from
the community participated.
The 2011 Scholastic Art Awards were presented on February 14, 2011 at John Hancock Hall in
Boston, MA. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are conducted nationally by the Alliance
for Young Artists and Writers, Inc., a non-for-profit organization. The contest is co-sponsored
by the New England Art Education Association. The Gold Key Awards and the Silver Key
Awards were then exhibited at the Massachusetts Transportation Building, Ten Park Plaza,
Boston, MA. The awards given on the regional level are:
The following students earned the following awards:
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Category
Tess Beaudoin
Photography
GOLD
Katrina Machado
Jewelry
A
Katrina Machado
Portfolio
Richard Bellizzi
Michael Sequin
Zachary DaCosta
Film & Animation
“Neon Trees-Animals”
Michelle Alexander
Digital Art
Jewelry
“Neal Pondering the Universe”
“Sold”
Maura Erwin
Judy Cronin
Film & Animation
“Video Game Controversy”
Michelle Alexander
Photography
Printmaking
“Haze of Chaos”
“Don’t Tempt Fate”
Christine McFee
Christine McFee
Film & Animation
“The Promise”
Michelle Alexander
Film & Animation
“What If God Is One of Us?”
Michelle Alexander
Printmaking
Sculpture
Film &Animation
Mixed Media
“Essence of a Leaf”
“Waves”
“A Single Choice”
“Trapped”
Judy Cronin
Maura Erwin
Michelle Alexander
Judy Cronin
SILVER
Name
HONORABLE MENTION
George Avramides
Marissa Bolton
Alexander DeMello
Alexander Golen
Justus Meehan
Alexandra Demers
Kerin Gaydou
Kendra Jusseaume
Alexander DeMello
Michael Kelleher
Kendra Jusseaume
Katrina Machado
Katrina Machado
Alexandra Siegel
Sarah Stubbs
Title
Teacher
Christine McFee
“Erosion”
Judy Cronin
Judy Cronin/Maura
Erwin
Other notable achievements for our art students included the naming of Jamie Farney and Marina
Paradise as participants in Art All State at the Worcester Art Museum on May 27-28, 2011.
They were chosen from a field of hundreds of art students from all over the state during an
interview process modeled after the college admission process. The girls spent the weekend at
the Worcester Art Museum working on collaborative projects with juniors from all over
Massachusetts. Dartmouth High School served as an interview site for Art All-State Interviews
in March 2011.
Two students, Noah Eadie and Brittany Boucher were named to participate in the Artworks’ Of
New Bedford Teen Artist Internship Program (TAIP) funded by local cultural councils. This
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program allows high school students to work on a one-on-one basis with a professional artist.
Noah worked with Seth Rainville, and Brittany worked with Susan Strauss.
During the past year, Dartmouth High School teachers have been involved in the curriculum
development process. World Language teachers have created curriculum maps for each course.
This process ensures horizontal and vertical articulation through discussion about key concepts,
skills and assessments. Teachers of Portuguese, Spanish and Mandarin have documented content,
skills and common assessments of actual learning experiences for each language and level. The
focus of a summer workshop, attended by Jane Carreiro, Leah Li, Gizela-Cabral Pinto, Marilia
Marques and Hilary Sousa, was to integrate the Massachusetts Standards for Literacy into the
maps through the design of activities that focus student awareness upon the purpose of reading
and writing in the content area.
The high school’s World Language Department’s students have had many opportunities to use
their second language skills both within and beyond the school setting. A changing American
society and access to instant global resources continue to enrich the integration of many valuable
experiences into the course of study. We instituted Mandarin Level 2, and our new teacher, Mr.
Lee, led a celebration of Chinese language and culture for the foreign language club. Students
enjoyed learning about origami, customs and art of the ancient eastern world power.
Lead Teacher Jane Carreiro represented the Dartmouth District as a member of the College
Board’s American Delegation to China.
The Chinese Bridge Delegation is a week-long
program in China for educators to start or strengthen their institution's Chinese programs and
partnerships. She joined school administrators from the United States as they visited Chinese K12 schools, met with Chinese educators and observed classes. Ms. Carreiro attended
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presentations on best practices and learned about resources to build and support her department’s
Chinese language and culture program. Ms. Carreiro shared her experiences with colleagues
through a slide presentation which focused upon the rich traditional culture set against stunning
modern development.
Dartmouth High School’s students of Portuguese were visited by Dario Borim, Director of the
Department of Portuguese at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, who escorted members
of the musical group “A Banda” from the Fundação Casa Grande in Brazil.
Portuguese writer, Alice Vieira addressed the students and discussed her international prizewinning novels during an assembly. She was accompanied by Dr. Graça Fonseca, Director of the
Portuguese Consulate and Dr. João Caixinha, Coordinator of the Massachusetts Department of
Education’s Portuguese teaching program. Connections to social studies were formed as Mrs.
Cecilia Figueiredo hosted a celebration of the Implementation of the Portuguese Republic. Dr.
Michael Baum, UMass coordinator of the UMASS-Lisbon program, explained the social
significance of the change for Portuguese citizens in 1910 from dictatorship to republic. In
addition, Consul Dr. Graça Fonseca was accompanied by several war veterans of the Portuguese
Armed Forces in April to commemorate the 1974 Revolution of the Carnations.
Ms. Jane Carreiro’s Community and Cultures students presented a program about the
Wampanoag Indians’ contribution to early settlers of “Olde Dartmouth” to Mrs. Tammy Piazza’s
fourth grade class at the DeMello School. Ms. Carreiro assisted Middle School staff Deolinda
Brum and Maria Rafferty in the planning and implementation of a exchange program involving
students and teachers from the Ivers School in the Azores.
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The World Language Club, under the direction of Hilaria Sousa and Gizela Cabral-Pinto,
participated in the Spring Food Drive for Seven Hills Behavioral Center and volunteered in the
Day of Portugal activities on June 10.
Spanish teachers Paul Grillo and Marilia Marques
delighted our students with their Dia de los Muertos and Fiesta de Quinceañera themes.
Mrs. Sousa’s Portuguese 5 Honors class made weekly visits to the Mt. Carmel Senior Citizen
Center in New Bedford. They practiced their second language with native speakers as they wrote
and designed greeting cards and assisted with crafts activities, games and music.
World Language teacher, Paul Grillo, was a finalist for Southcoast Teacher of the Year. He was
nominated by students in his Spanish IV and AP Spanish classes.
The Guidance Department hosted a mini college fair in the fall to jump start the college
application process.
Financial Aid Night this year included a guest speaker from MEFA.
Twenty-five (25) colleges visited Dartmouth High School involving over 200 students.
Naviance, was implemented which is a college and career preparation software package that
allows communication electronically between high schools and colleges. Electronic submission
of letters of recommendation for college applications were successfully conducted through
Naviance.
Dartmouth High School is very proud of its tradition of service to the community. One of our
unique efforts is the in-house charitable organization Helping Hands. Founded in 2006 by former
business teacher Marshall Gerstenblatt and seven other faculty members, the mission has been to
provide for individuals and families within our school community who have immediate needs.
Students and faculty join together to raise funds and to respond to needs. Since its inception,
Helping Hands has raised over $56,000.00. Raffles are held throughout the year to such as two
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Celtics tickets donated by a staff member raising $300.00. Additionally, money is raised through
collections at home football games and at Open House as well as the class competition during
SpiritWeek.
During the 2010-11 school year, Helping Hands distributed over $8,700.00 in assistance.
Helping Hands has also provided money that has a direct impact on the students' ability to
succeed in school such as computer software for internet access for one of our special needs
students. Some students would not be able to participate in traditional high school experiences
such as Junior Banquet, club membership and field trips if it weren't for the assistance from our
homegrown fund.
The DHS NOLA ROLLERS visited New Orleans, LA for the fourth time, working with Beacon
of Hope and Animal Rescue of New Orleans. The group of 47 volunteers included 40 students
and 7 chaperones. Before they rolled down to New Orleans, the students, their friends, and
families held their third annual NOLA Roller Bowlathon. While scraping, caulking, and painting
a house for Beacon of Hope, the students met the homeowner, a father of five whose youngest
child was in the hospital. The family greatly appreciated the work the students were doing as
they had just then, six years after Hurricane Katrina, begun work on their home. While with
Animal Rescue of New Orleans, the students cleaned kennels and cages, walked dogs, cuddled
cats, and generally helped maintain the ARNO facility. Aside from their hard work, the students
toured Tulane University, took a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River, sampled Southern
food, and took a historical ghost tour of the city. The Dartmouth Key Club had a busy year with
members helping out in a number of initiatives. Once a month, throughout the year, the Key
Club prepared meals and desserts to bring to the children and families staying at the Ronald
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McDonald House in Providence. Some members have continued the TCAN tradition of helping
to make and serve meals at the soup kitchen in Fall River on Saturdays throughout the year. The
club participated in the American Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Days fundraiser. In the fall
of 2011 the Key Club students sponsored the school-wide food drive during Spirit Week,
collecting food items for the Red Cross Food Pantry. The Dartmouth YMCA counted on many
members to help with their Fall Family Festival again this year. A large number of members
volunteered at the annual Buttonwood Park “Boo at the Zoo” during the weekends throughout
October, and many members volunteered for multiple days. Students also helped at the Schwartz
Center with their Halloween event, assisting children in games, as well as helping with the
parade. Key Club members also helped again this year with the second annual DEF Spelling
Bee. As part of the annual AIDS Awareness week members made and sold red ribbons to show
support of this cause. The money raised was sent to the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS
Foundation. During the winter, students helped with the Ringing of the Bells for the Salvation
Army in conjunction with the Kiwanis club. Twenty students spent an evening at the Catholic
Social Services in Fall River sorting and wrapping gifts for needy families on the Southcoast for
the Gifts for Giving program. The club also organized ten teachers, staff and their students to
“adopt” ten families in the community through the Holiday Hope program.
Members
participated in a coat drive collecting many bags of winter coats for the needy in the New
Bedford area.
The National Honor Society Induction took place on April 27, 2011, where last year’s president,
Rebecca Bier, welcomed fifty (50) juniors and seniors into the society. Retiring English teacher,
Janet Buehler, was selected by the outgoing board to give the address. The new members
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pledged to support the four pillars of Scholarship, Service, Character, and Leadership.
The
Honor Society voted to support CARE, one of the world’s largest international humanitarian
organizations. They organized a teacher talent show in the spring to raise money. They also
partnered with Potter School to raise funds as well. Their efforts resulted in a donation of $3000
at the end of the year.
In the spring of 2011, the high school principal worked with the Superintendent-elect and sought
the approval of the School Committee to restructure the high school.
In place of retiring
assistant principal Robert Taylor, the high school hired three Deans of Students, each with a
caseload of 400 students and a program area. Those hires were: Christopher Boyle, Dean of
Student Services; Joanne Desmarais, Dean of Student Life; and Michael Martin, Dean of
Facilities.
Mr. Martin had previously served the school as a social studies teacher.
The
remaining assistant principal, Loretta Patterson was re-named Associate Principal.
In June 2011, we acknowledged the retirements of Janet Buehler from our English Department
and Linda Young from our Math department. Over the summer of 2011, Dartmouth High
School hired 12 new permanent faculty to instruct and inspire our students.
New faculty
members are: Jessica Pacheco, English teacher; Alex Lee, Mandarin Teacher; Maria Conca,
Physical Education Teacher; Sam Brodsky, Sandra Mitra and Elizabeth Russell, all in our
Science department; Rick Zuber, Engineering Teacher; Chace Howland, Melanie Simas and
Andrew Apperson in our Social Studies Department; Nicole Heath, Guidance Counselor; and
Chris Sampson in our Special Education Department.
Individual student efforts to provide service to school and community are recognized monthly in
the Principal’s Service Award. Since it began in January of 2010, ninety (90) students have been
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recognized. Their efforts included service across the globe through outreach work to small but
touching efforts in leadership and service by example. The recipients for 2011 are: Ryan Fox,
Zachary Lakkis, Darian Silva, Joshua Sullivan, Ryan McCarthy, Andy White, Kathy Wilbur,
Adam Wang, Liliana Daly, Jacob Hibbert, Erin Morrissette, Alexander Sousa, Jay Sousa,
Jacqueline Starrett, Kathy Portal, Jasmine Hotte, Sophie Bermudez, Stephen Caravana,
Christopher Hiller, Jason Sayde, Alexis Eusebio, Allison Paiva, Nathan Mendonca, Jason Woolf,
Sarah Cummings, Alexandria Keene, Ellen Moroney, James Rider, Brendan Smith, Lezan
Hodge, Abigail Siegal, Jaimie Rebello, Ray Paul Biron, Peter Breault, Abby Marshalek,
Sheamus McNamara.
Dartmouth Middle School
Darren Doane, Interim Principal
Dartmouth Middle School is certainly a R.A.R.E. place to be,
where our students’ academic, social, and developmental growth is in the forefront.
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
In the area of curriculum and instruction, our staff continues to use best practices in
implementing standards based curriculum guided by the Massachusetts’s Curriculum
Frameworks. This year the state has adopted the Common Core Standards in both English and
Math and has created a three year transitional plan. Administration and staff will be working
together to readjust our curriculum to meet the new Common Core Standards and develop new
units of study that match these standards. This 2011-12 school year teachers from the Middle
School continued to collaborate in the weekly curriculum meetings by subject area to share
student work, to review and analyze data, and to participate in a lesson study. In the area of
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assessment, our standards based instruction is being assessed and supported by both formative
and summative assessments. Teachers have developed benchmark tests in each academic area at
every grade level based upon the concepts and skills students should master at specific times
during the school year. Staff administered the newly created tests and analyzed the benchmark
throughout the school year to identify standards that need to be reintroduced or re-taught.
Specific areas of academic progress were identified and built upon and shared with other
academic teams. In order to better facilitate communication with staff and create professional
learning communities, the administration has re-organized monthly faculty meetings and
released time to a workshop model format in order to better foster collaboration and
communication. The number of after school curriculum meeting with staff was increased from
two to seven throughout the school year. It is our mission at the Middle School to always be
looking for ways to improve the rigor and relevance of what we teach in a challenging and
supportive climate to promote student understanding.
The district and school have made a significant commitment to improving the technology at
DMS to better facilitate instruction and curriculum. SmartBoards have been purchased by the
district and donated by the DMS PTO and Dartmouth Education Foundation over the past year.
Our entire sixth, seventh and eighth grade math teachers have them installed and are currently
using them in their instruction. This summer our entire math staff took part in professional
development workshops in how to best use the new technology in their instruction. With the
support of our PTO we were able to supply each seventh and eighth grade science and social
studies teacher with a laptop and In-Focus machine to gain access to online instruction. New
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NetBook computers were purchased for the library and a SmartBoard was installed in January of
2011.
The library also updated its circulation software which increased student access to books from
20,000 to over 100,000. Study Island software was purchased for both English and Math this
year. A letter is sent home annually to parents/guardians, encouraging their child to utilize this
resource at home. This software is primarily used in our newly created Math and English MCAS
labs. In addition to this we implemented an incentive program which increased student usage
from 300,000 questions to over 600,000 questions. With an increase of correct response from
72.2% to 75.1% last year. We will continue to seek ways to use technology to enhance our
instruction and better analyze data to support student learning. Data collection and analysis is
essential in developing a strategic and targeted approach in developing our curriculum and
professional development plans and goals for our school.
The addition of an extra Special Education Teacher and English Lab Teacher has allowed us to
make progressive changes in our schedule. Students continue to have a six-period day, with each
period lasting about an hour, with daily instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics,
Science, and Social Studies. However, the additional staff has allowed us to offer Spanish and
Portuguese classes for both seventh and eighth graders. In addition to this, we were able to create
two new computer labs for English and Math instruction.
These two areas were staffed with
certified instructors that support and challenge all our students using Study Island and other
instructional software. This greatly reduced class sizes in our special areas and allowed us to
schedule curriculum meeting by subject area rather than by team.
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Special Areas are organized with the following offerings:
o Sixth graders have Library Skill training with Ms.Gardner.
o All three grades now have Family and Consumer Science, Computer
Basics, Art, Technology Education and General Music.
o Physical Education and Health have now been combined and is
taken by students in all grades.
o Students explore Portuguese or Spanish as a Special Area Course in
seventh and eighth grade.
o Academic Support (This is time for students to receive extra support
from their block teachers.)
o As always, all students have the opportunity to participate in one of
our excellent performance groups: Band, Orchestra, or Chorus.
MCAS and diagnostic testing is performed each year to monitor students’ progress on our
curriculum. Last April and May, our sixth, seventh, and eighth graders took MCAS tests in
English Language Arts and Mathematics. Eighth graders also took MCAS tests in Science and
Technology. The seventh grade History and Social Science MCAS test has been suspended
indefinitely. As the test results come in, staff members review them and are able to refine the
concepts and standards that need more emphasis in their curriculum as well as identify areas of
strength.
English Language Arts and Math benchmark assessments were created and
administered at all three grade levels. These tests are based on the Massachusetts Curriculum
Frameworks and give teachers valuable and timely data to help evaluate and improve instruction.
Results of the MCAS have shown that we need to make improvement in our special needs subgroups in both Math and English. Our improvement plan includes creating weekly academic
support classes for these students, full inclusion classes with the additional special education
teacher, and use of our Title 1 staff for additional support during and after school. This year we
instituted MCAS Prep Classes for our special-education students that meet twice a cycle for
Math and once a cycle for English. These same students are receiving further assistance in our
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newly created Math and English labs. In addition to the MCAS, our seventh-grade students are
administered the Star Reading and Math assessments, while our eighth grade student only take
the Star Reading test. This computer assisted test allows us to get immediate results and assess
our progress in math and reading throughout the year.
We have continued to build upon programs designed to address the topic of bullying in our
schools and to be in compliance with the bullying legislation that went into effect in 2010-2011.
Students continue to receive instruction in health classes and additional lessons have been added
to the curriculum. In addition to the curriculum and instruction work that has been ongoing in
health, we have consistently been able to offer many programs to enhance students
social/emotional experiences outside of the classroom. Camfel productions once again presented
another powerful multimedia production to our 7th and 8th graders entitled “Above the Fray.”
Students will continue to go on at least one major field trip per school year designed to enhance
and tie in with school curricula. In the fall our sixth graders once again visited Roger Williams
Zoo, while in the spring our seventh graders will attend a science show at Patriots Place, and our
eighth graders will apply math concepts while visiting Fenway Park. Also in the spring some of
our chorus, band and string students attend The Great East Music Festival at Six Flags New
England.
And on December 13th of 2011 our class reps attended an anti-bulling rally at
Northeastern University. DMS also received a commendation that day from Governor Patrick
for excellence in Bullying awareness and education. This past fall we were able to amend our
Open House schedule to allow parents by grade level to visit the auditorium and view a
presentation by SRO Dave Tavares and Assistant Principal Peter Rossi on bullying and
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harassment. And, finally on November 23rd of this school year we conducted our second annual
anti-bullying day school wide.
Teacher Quality
The following Teachers joined the Middle School staff: H. Temple Mitchell – grade 6 Math &
Science, AnnieLaurie Jacob – grade 6 ELA & Social Studies, Cynthia Rosa - grade 7 Math &
Science, Diane Massari – grade 7 Special Education, Allan Shaw – Speech-Language
Pathologist, Amy Walters – ASD teacher, Anne Brown – Math Coach, and Beth Arguin – Art.
Transfers within the Middle School Staff: Rochelle Mitchell – grade 7 Science.
Staff members have been involved in various professional development activities targeted at
improving curriculum and instruction. At Dartmouth Middle School we strive to continuously
improve collaboration among staff on best teaching practices and school improvement. Since the
fall of 2010, we have been holding monthly meetings with non-tenured staff to provide
additional support.
Listed below are the some of the areas all staff participated in last year:
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Literacy across the Curriculum with a focus on writing
Project Time and Research for Better Teaching for new staff.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school wide.
Out-of-district professional development regarding best practices.
Co-teaching workshop to help further support and facilitate inclusion.
Content area reading strategies and listening and speaking rubrics in all areas.
Technology training: Study Island, SmartBoards, and website usage and management
A focus on the use of formative assessment to improve instruction and student
understanding
CMP2 math workshops to assist teachers with the newly adopted math program.
Instructional walks/peer observations
Professional development in the area of Math for our special-education teachers
Introduction to “Problem of Practice,” i.e., balancing rigor with relationships and
homework.
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Student Support Programs & Services
Through the voluntary coordinating efforts of the guidance staff, students and the PTO during
the months of November and December our entire school became involved in our Thanksgiving
and Winter Wonderland projects. Students help support Dartmouth families and make their
holidays a bit brighter with food baskets, well wishes, and gifts from the heart. We raised over
$4,000 dollars and arranged approximately 70 holiday baskets for needy families. In addition, the
Middle School held a glove drive, in which we collected over 300 hundred pairs of gloves and
donated them to the Gifts to Give Program, a non-profit organization, located in New Bedford,
Ma. These overwhelming gestures of kindness and good cheer allow each of us to feel like we
are truly making a difference. The students are the forces that drive these acts of kindness, and
they are what make the Dartmouth Middle School a great place to be.
Teachers continue to volunteer to work on the R.A.R.E. Committee headed up by Mr. Darren
Doane and Richard Blair, our Step-Up Instructor. This committee continues to instill some of
the ideals associated with our R.A.R.E. Program.
R.A.R.E. is an acronym for respect,
accountability, responsibility, and esteem. These are values which we want to continue to
incorporate into our school culture. Over the course of the year, the students will be exposed to a
variety of activities associated with R.A.R.E. to celebrate the academic and behavioral success of
students.
Some of the activities are as follows:
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Game-Show type activities, i.e., “Minute To Win It”
Morning announcements by our RARE Representatives
The Amazing Race
RARE Olympics
R.A.R.E. Fair/Carnival
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C.I.P. – Caught in the Act tickets – reinforcing positive/RARE behavior
Talent Show
The entire district has adopted an international behavioral program called PBIS. PBIS stands for
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports
(PBIS) is a systemic approach to proactive, school-wide behavior based on a Response to
Intervention (RtI) model. PBIS applies evidence-based programs, practices and strategies for all
students to increase academic performance, improve safety, decrease problem behavior, and
establish a positive school culture. Schools implementing PBIS build on existing strengths,
complementing and organizing current programming and strategies. The PBIS model has been
successfully implemented in thousands of schools in over 40 states, resulting in dramatic
reductions in disciplinary interventions and increases in academic achievement. Data-based
decision making is a hallmark of PBIS, allowing successes to be easily shared with all relevant
stakeholders. Our transition here to adopting PBIS was a smooth one due to the fact that many
of our present RARE initiatives fit the criteria of what PBIS is meant to accomplish. Our PBIS
team is made up of a variety of teachers and one administrator. Gina Nunes, our Adjustment
Counselor, and Richard Blair, our “Step Up” Coordinator, serves as the PBIS team coaches. Our
Step Up behavioral program continues to provide vital services to “At Risk” students who
struggle with traditional academic classes. Mr. Blair, Miss Fisher, Gina Nunes and School
Administrators work closely to help students achieve both academically and socially. Presently
nine students are enrolled in the program.
The Dartmouth Middle School continues to offer two ten-week after-school sessions of
enrichment programs to students, with transportation home included. There continues to be a
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twenty-five ($25.00) dollar fee for each program with the exception of the homework club which
is provided at no cost.
After School Programs offered throughout the year may include:
Sports
Homework
Finance
Destination Imagination
Computer Basics
Video Gaming
Beauty and Fashion
Martial Arts
Yoga
Art
Drama
In addition, seventh and eighth grade students have the chance to interact socially at the Harvest
and winter dances. We also held a dance for our sixth-grade students in the spring during the
school year.
Band, Orchestra, and Chorus concerts for each grade occurred in May and
December.
The Dartmouth Middle School Parent Group is an important support group for our school. Their
successful fundraising campaigns provide funds to supplement after-school programs, the library
collection, field trips, teacher expenditures and technology i.e., purchased a SmartBoard. They
contribute Dartmouth t-shirts and other items that are given to welcome new students entering
Dartmouth Middle School after the school year gets started. They help organize and support
activities outside the normal school day, i.e. dances, skate night.
Parent and community
volunteers work in the school’s media center. Parents can sign-up to receive e-mail messages
throughout the school year. Dartmouth Middle School staff and students benefit from the
support of the many volunteers who donate their time and efforts to the school.
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Leadership and Governance
As is customary, the school year started with a very successful Open House in September. The
Dartmouth Middle School Parent Group sponsored a Book Fair in the spring and then again in
the fall. In November, and then again in December, the Released Time Days were used to allow
for Parent Conferences, which also occur throughout the year and are scheduled by guidance
counselors.
At Dartmouth Middle School, we strive to ease transitions for all of our students. Last spring
administration and guidance personnel held an Orientation Night for parents of perspective sixth
graders. A question and answer period helped parents to understand what is so special about life
at the Middle School. In May, members of the Guidance staff visited all of the elementary
schools in town to continue the orientation process with fifth grade students scheduled to come
to the Middle School in the fall. This was one more step taken to ease the transition and
anxieties that students and parents have when going from fifth to sixth grade. Movin’ on Up Day
completed the last of our Sixth Grade Orientation activities. Fifth graders were bussed to the
Middle School for a tour of the building, question and answer period, performance by our theatre
group and thoughts shared by some our eighth-grade students.
In February, eighth graders took a tour of Dartmouth High School. They also listened to a
presentation from Bristol Aggie and Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational School. Also in
June, a variety of activities for our graduating eighth graders punctuated their last year at the
Middle School. A grade eight end-of-the year trip was planned; the entire eighth- grade visited
the Museum of Fine Art’s and walked the Freedom Trail in Boston. In addition, eighth graders
participated in a R.A.R.E. Fair activity in the football stadium, which included carnival-type
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games and food. The eighth-grade graduation celebration was held in our dining room where
eighth- grade teachers served a light buffet supper, catered by Subway.
In the 2010-11 school year, the Dartmouth Middle School instituted a PBIS Team, Data Team
and School Improvement Team which meets on a quarterly basis. The PBIS Team focuses on
behavioral supports and intervention while the Data Team analyzes state and school data and
identifies learning centered problems that need to be addressed in our instruction. The school in
coordination with the district is creating its three-year strategic plan and has assembled a School
Improvement Team to assist with the process. All work from this team will be completed by
May of 2012.
In regards to communication, our guidance staff continues to publish a Guidance Newsletter.
We are utilizing the district’s website http://dartmouthps.dms.schoolfusion.us, which includes
a monthly updated calendar and general information about the school.
To further enrich
communication, the Dartmouth Middle School has designed a DMS RARE Newsletter that is
published and sent home on a quarterly basis. In addition, the principal meets monthly with the
School Council and PTO.
Management
The Dartmouth Public Schools’ Crisis Response Manual is reviewed annually by the middle
school faculty in September. Middle school faculty received training on the Crisis Response
Manual, and we conducted our annual lockdown drill with students this fall.
The Crisis
Response Team meets throughout the course of the year.
Middle school administration and teachers reviewed the D.M.S. Massachusetts’ Annual Yearly
Progress (AYP) Report in September. The results of the Spring 2010 MCAS indicates that the
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Dartmouth Middle School did not make AYP in two subgroups. Presently, we are in
Restructuring Year 2 in our math subgroup and in Improvement Year 2 in our ELA subgroup.
We have to meet AYP for two consecutive years in all sub groups to be removed from the
present status. To further support/address these areas of concern, we have made schedule
changes that include additional MCAS support classes, Title I tutoring during and after school,
MCAS computer labs for English and math with instructional software, and after school math
tutoring for students at risk in math. The schedule also created content area curriculum meetings
which allow teachers to collect MCAS related data, review our present instructional practices,
further align our curriculum with the standards and provide time for teachers, specifically math
and English teachers, to meet and discuss and design ways in which they can better support
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) also released
the MCAS Student Growth Report this year. This data represents the growth that each student
makes on a yearly basis in relationship to a cluster of student of similar abilities. Typical growth
is defined as a percentile between 40 and 60. This year at DMS we scored a growth percentile of
44 in English and 53 in Math. We are pleased with the growth that students make at DMS and
will seek to balance these results with increased proficiency.
The Dartmouth Data Team was formed in April of 2009 for the purpose of improved teaching
and learning in the Dartmouth Public Schools through the analysis of all available state and local
data on student achievement and instructional practice. Team members were selected to
represent all grade levels and include district and school administrators, and teachers from all of
Dartmouth Schools. The DMS Data Team has used the training and data produced by this
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committee to identify specific standards in which students are having difficulty learning and
recommended instructional practices to address these areas of concern. The district presented the
report to the School Committee in January of 2011. The information from this report will be the
driving force behind the district and school improvement which all need to be updated in the
2011-12 school year. The new three year strategic plan will be developed by May of 2012.
Dartmouth Middle School continues to focus on the intellectual, emotional and social
development of our students; we strive to educate the whole child. The curriculum and extracurricular programs in our school challenge, engage, and tap our young adolescents’ boundless
energy and interests. We focus on the areas of rigor, relevance and relationships in creating our
curriculum. The traditions and supportive climate of Dartmouth Middle School continue as new
opportunities and instructional programs are constantly improved upon.
JOSEPH DEMELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cathy Maccini, Principal
The Joseph DeMello School is an educational and social community where all children learn to
the best of their ability in an environment of mutual respect and cooperation.
Mission
The Joseph DeMello School is an educational and social community where all children learn to
the best of their ability in an environment of mutual respect and cooperation.
School Vision
The Joseph DeMello School, in partnership with parents and the community, will ensure that all
students receive quality educational experiences that foster academic, emotional, physical and
social development. We will provide specific instructional strategies to empower students to
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think critically, solve problems and become responsible, contributing citizens. Students will
demonstrate responsibility for learning.
School Motto
"DeMello Students are Respectful, Responsible and Friendly." Our school motto is one that
has remained consistent over the years, but has grown and developed in its implementation and
action. We emphasize our motto through the use of DeMello’s Community Building Plan, the
Second Step Program, and positive behavioral supports.
School Demographics
As of December 2011, we have an enrollment of 437 students, and as a result have maintained
four classes at each grade level, with class sizes ranging from 20 to 25 students.
New Personnel
This year we have welcomed some new additions to our staff at DeMello, and welcomed back
some familiar faces. Mrs. Catherine Pavao was hired as our new assistant principal, filling the
vacancy left when Mrs. Nancy Lally became the District’s Early Childhood Coordinator and full
time administrator at the Cushman School. Prior to her role as assistant principal, Mrs. Pavao
worked in the district as a classroom teacher for nine years. We added two new members to our
special education team, Mrs. Sara Couto and Mrs. Megan Maniglia. Mrs. Couto spent last school
year as a fourth grade teacher at Quinn Elementary, and worked as a Special Education teacher
in New Jersey for nine years prior to that. Mrs. Maniglia joined us from Natick Public Schools,
where she worked for six years as a second grade teacher. We also welcomed back two staff
members, Mr. David Finn-Clarke and Ms. Lisa Maucione. Mr. Finn-Clarke returned to a fifth
grade classroom after spending a year as an administrator at Cushman School, and Ms. Maucione
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returned in the roll of full-time reading specialist after spending a year as a district writing coach.
Mrs. Marygrace Condon joined our staff in the position of math coach after spending several
years as a classroom teacher and Title One teacher. Two staff members also moved grade levels;
Mrs. Audra Thomas moved from fourth grade to second grade, an opening left when Mrs. Shelly
Visinho retired, and Mrs. Tammy Piazza shifted from fifth grade to the opening left in fourth
grade by Mrs. Thomas. These staff members have made a wonderful transition into their new
roles, and are contributing positively to the DeMello School educational community.
Current School Initiatives
As we embark on a new calendar year, the DeMello School staff is pleased to reflect on the year
that has come to a close and the initiatives put in place geared at improving student academic
achievement and school culture.
Writing was an area of particular focus the 2010-2011 school year. The staff worked closely with
our literacy coach, Mrs. Lisa Reitzas, as our writing curriculum was revamped. Monthly
curriculum meetings were held to assist teachers in the nuances of setting up Writers’ Workshop
within their classroom, and to provide information on the various components of Writers’
Workshop, 6-Traits, and genre specific writing.
Last year the PTO funded the "Dartmouth Living History Project" The project involved pairing
students from Mrs. Correia’s fifth grade class with Dartmouth seniors from the Council on Aging
(COA) for an "intergenerational" experience through which the students researched local history,
interviewed their senior buddies, drew portraits, wrote biographies and published them in a
hardbound book at the end of the year. The project was launched with a visit from Judy Lund
from the Dartmouth Historical Commission, who brought in maps and old pictures of
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Dartmouth, so the students would have a better understanding of what the town was like when
their seniors were born and growing up. They then spent a couple of weeks talking about
biographies and drafting interview questions. The students then went to the Council on Aging
several times to meet the seniors and interview them. In the meantime, our art teacher, Ann
Marie Racine taught the students how to draw portraits. The students took pictures of the seniors,
sketched portraits and wrote biographies. Several parent volunteers formatted the students'
biographies and put the book together for the publishing company. At the end, they had a
breakfast celebration at the Council on Aging, during which they displayed portraits and shared
biographies with the seniors. With PTO funds, a copy of the book was purchased for each
student and senior, the Historical Commission, COA, and the Dartmouth and DeMello libraries.
We continued to administer DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) three
times a year to students in Grade 1 through Grade 5 to monitor student progress and to identify
students who need support services. Progress monitoring also happened on a consistent basis
within classrooms through the use of running records. Data meetings were conducted to review
student scores and analyze MCAS and Storytown data in order to determine improvement
strategies. We continued our instructional support process following a three-tier Response to
Intervention (RtI) model. In this way, staff could more effectively track student progress and
assess student responsiveness to interventions. As with ELA, building based data teams analyzed
math and science MCAS scores to determine grade level instructional focus areas. Targeted
instruction was provided in the areas identified, with continued emphasis on strengthening open
response answers. All grade levels met quarterly with administration to review curriculum and
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We again offered an after school MCAS Preparation Program designed to provide remediation to
targeted students in Grades 3, 4, and 5. Wherein years past this program has only been offered in
ELA, we also this year ran a session in math. Staff worked with students in small groups on
targeted test taking and subject specific strategies to assist them in taking the MCAS.
We sponsored our annual school-wide reading incentive program, "Go for Your Goal”. The
purpose of the program is to motivate and encourage students to read, to cultivate students’
ability to enjoy reading for reading’s sake, and to help students develop lifelong reading habits.
The program ran from January through March, during which time students recorded how many
minutes of pleasure reading they did. Students were encouraged to set goals for themselves and
then work toward that goal throughout the duration of the program.
We also sponsored a math month this year, where students were encouraged to practice their
math facts at home, and challenge problems were announced over the intercom. A school-wide
recess was held at the end of the month to recognize the efforts put forth by the students.
Over the summer, we continued our work with the May Institute to establish our PBIS (Positive
Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Plan, which we have incorporated into our existing
DeMello Community Building Plan. With the support of our PBIS team, we built upon our
motto of DeMello Students being Respectful, Responsible, and Friendly to create expectations
that are followed everywhere within our school, and within specific areas. All expectations fall
under the category of respecting self, respecting others, respecting property, being responsible,
and being friendly. We have created visuals that are placed strategically around the building that
remind students of what the expected behaviors are, and support teachers with lesson plan ideas
that they can use to teach students within the classroom. In addition, our Student Council has
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written short skits that role play expected and unexpected behavior that they have performed at
school-wide assemblies. To encourage our expected behaviors, students earn “pride slips” and
“caught being good tokens” to acknowledge admirable conduct. We have worked with our PBIS
team to create an environment that accentuates our plan, with posters displayed throughout the
building, the naming of sections of the school (i.e. Cooperation Café), and school-wide
assemblies to teach and reteach our expectations.
The end of summer brought us to the start of the 2011-2012 school year, and with it, our new
math program, enVision. Staff members have worked closely over the past four months with our
math coach, Mrs. Marygrace Condon, to learn the lesson design of the new program and work on
the shift to a mastery program as opposed to the spiraling cycle of topics our previous program
contained. In addition, fifteen classrooms piloted of Everyday Counts Calendar Math, a
supplement that supports our students in a variety of topics continuously throughout the year.
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Student Clubs
To enhance our students’ school experience and to encourage them to become responsible and
civic-minded individuals, we continue to offer various clubs and opportunities for them to
contribute to the school and community. Our Garden Club maintains the hallway planter and
courtyard, conducts weekly cleaning and maintenance of classroom aquariums and participates
in community planting projects with the Dartmouth Council on Aging. Members of the Student
Council collect classroom recycling bins on a weekly basis, sponsor holiday canned food drives
for the Council on Aging, participate in periodic playground clean ups and assist with various
special, school-wide projects, such as our reading incentive program. This process of involving
students beyond their classrooms provides opportunities for them to demonstrate their talents,
skills and interests while developing leadership skills.
Parent/Family Involvement
At DeMello School, we continue to strive to maintain a strong home-school connection. We have
many volunteers, for whom we are very grateful, who devote many hours of service to our
students and teachers. Parents, guardians, grandparents and community members volunteer in
our classrooms and copy center, and provide support and assistance to our staff.
Parents/guardians also participate in our Parent Teacher Organization and School Council,
reinforcing the partnership we work to develop. The PTO works tirelessly to raise money to fund
all of our academic and cultural enrichment programs, field trips, family fun nights, field day,
scholarships, summer reading, courtyard maintenance, and numerous other special activities and
school programs.
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Our teachers work diligently to promote home-school communication utilizing various methods,
such as agenda books, phone calls, emails and written notes. Many teachers send home monthly
newsletters and have created classroom websites designed to inform parents of upcoming
instructional topics, tests, homework, important dates and other reminders.
Parents and
guardians also receive a copy of the principal's monthly school newsletter and calendar that
informs them of important information and school events. We have continued the use of an
automated telephone notification system, which enables school and PTO personnel to notify all
households and parents/guardians by telephone within minutes of an emergency or unplanned
event that causes early dismissal, school cancellation or late start. The service was also used
periodically to communicate general announcements or reminders.
As 2012 unfolds, the DeMello School staff welcomes the opportunity to build upon our
successes as we work toward continually improving academic achievement and meeting the
diverse learning needs of our student population. Through the use of our Community Building
Plan we will continue to create a positive, caring atmosphere where all children and adults feel
respected and valued as members of the DeMello Community.
Cushman School
Nancy Lally, Early Childhood Coordinator
Mission
The Andrew B. Cushman School is an educational and nurturing community where all children
learn to their potential in an environment that builds a foundation of readiness.
School Vision
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Cushman School, in partnership with families and the community, will provide differentiated
learning experiences that are researched-based, data-driven, meaningful and relevant. We will
inspire a love of learning as we meet the needs of the whole child: academic, physical, social and
emotional.
School Demographics
We are an early childhood facility educating Dartmouth’s preschool population and the DeMello
School’s kindergarten students. There are four preschool classes and four full day kindergarten
classes, increased this year from three kindergarten classes due to high enrollment numbers. All
of our preschool classes are integrated, and students of varying abilities learn in a rich
environment following a developmentally appropriate yet challenging curriculum.
As of
December 2011, we had a total of 140 students, including 65 preschool and 75 Kindergarten
students.
Personnel
In 2011 Cushman School’s preschool staff members were joined by two new teacher assistants,
Mrs. Irene Mentzer and Ms. Erin Teixeira. Ms. Megan Crane was hired as the new kindergarten
teacher for our fourth class. She came to us from Clark County, Nevada and is a welcome
addition to our staff. This year Cushman School said goodbye to Mrs. Nance Bellizzi and
welcomed Ms. Margaret Collins who transferred from DeMello School as an interventionist and
special education teacher. Mrs. Nancy Lally was appointed as the Early Childhood Coordinator
and Cushman Building Administrator, replacing Mr. David Finn-Clarke.
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Current School Initiatives
Cushman School is utilizing district-based initiatives to improve student reading and
mathematics achievement. The Harcourt Storytown Program is used in both the Kindergarten and
Preschool programs for literacy development and to build an understanding of language and
literature. StoryTown is a research-based, developmental reading and language arts program that
includes listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. The program has above, on, and
below grade level reading books and materials that students read in small groups with their
teachers. We have been using the support components of the program to provide instructional
intervention for our at-risk students. Our special needs teacher is using research-based
intervention programs aligned with the Storytown reading series and conducting ongoing
progress monitoring to track student achievement.
The district has begun full implementation of Pearson’s enVision Math in grades K-5. This is a
research-based program that engages each child as it strengthens math understanding through
problem based interactive learning and visual learning to deepen conceptual understanding.
Cushman School’s preschool students build their math skills through Everyday Counts Calendar
Math activities and learning games. This program emphasizes a thorough understanding of
numbers and teaches preschoolers to talk about math with confidence. Mathematic concepts in
Kindergarten include the development of an awareness of numbers, number sense, geometry,
measurements, graphs and much more. Ongoing intervention and data-driven differentiation
ensure that every student is successful.
Our writing curriculum follows a workshop model and covers various genres such as narrative,
persuasive and informational writing. Students produce, publish and interact with others about
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writing, with guidance and support from teachers and the literacy coach. Science lessons offer
children hands-on experiences for observation, exploration, investigation, making predictions
and experimentation. The Social Studies curriculum discusses holidays, citizenship, patriotism
and more. Art, Music and Physical Education are provided to allow students to creatively express
themselves, explore sound and rhythm, and use their muscles to development both fine and gross
motor skills. Weekly visits to Southworth Library are designed to help children develop an
appreciation for and enjoyment of literature.
Collecting student performance data is an integral component of our instructional process. We
continue to administer The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) to our
kindergarten students. These are a set of procedures and measures for assessing the acquisition of
early literacy skills and are designed to be short fluency measures used to regularly monitor the
development of early literacy and early reading skills. Our preschool uses the Phonological
Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) which is a research-based assessment that measures
preschoolers’ developing knowledge of important literacy fundamentals and offers guidance to
teachers for tailoring instruction to children’s specific needs. The assessment scores indicate
children’s strengths and those areas that may require more direct attention and are used to guide
instruction as well as to evaluate progress.
At Cushman School we foster a culture of mutual respect and accountability as we work together
to achieve excellence. It is our goal to develop a kind, caring, sharing environment where all
students show respect for themselves and others. We emphasize these values through our motto
“Cushman Students are Respectful, Responsible and Caring” and our school-wide use of positive
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behavioral interventions and supports. We teach behavioral expectations, promote positive
behavior and use incentives to reinforce appropriate actions.
Parent/Family Involvement
Cushman School encourages family and community involvement. We view parents and
guardians as vital advocates in their child’s educational journey. The Cushman School staff
fosters parent/guardian involvement by promoting close home/school communication. Our staff
utilizes various methods, such as phone calls, e-mails and written notes home. The teachers send
home monthly newsletters to inform parents of upcoming instructional topics, important dates
and other classroom reminders. Parents and guardians also receive a copy of the principal’s
monthly school newsletter and calendar.
We invite parents/guardians and grandparents to
volunteer in our classrooms. We believe close home/school communication is essential to a
child’s academic success. We are also very appreciative of our Parent Teacher Organization
(PTO) and all the work they do to raise money to fund our cultural enrichment programs, field
trips, family fun nights, field day, and other special activities.
As we enter 2012, Cushman School welcomes the opportunity to build on our successes and to
embrace the challenges of a new year. We will continue to create and implement differentiated
learning experiences to ensure that students are engaged in a variety of meaningful activities that
are authentic and developmentally appropriate. We believe that developing a culture of respect
and responsibility will encourage our students to respect the rights and feelings of others and to
take responsibility for their own actions.
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Potter School
Heidi Silva Brooks, Principal
We welcome the new calendar year, albeit in the middle of our school year with the opportunity
for a renewed energy. At the elementary level, the building blocks of academic and social
development begin, so we encourage resolutions for a new level of commitment to our
profession which leads to a focus on our learning community.
The arrival of 2011 brought the return of Mrs. Stephanie Moreira, 3rd grade teacher, from her
extended maternity leave. And, just a few days later, we welcomed another new baby to the
Potter Family as Mrs. Kristen Martinho gave birth to her second son, Casey Anthony, on January
23rd. Miss Diane Gonet, fresh off her substitute teaching position in Mrs. Moreira’s third grade,
became our first grade substitute teacher for the remainder of the school year, covering Mrs.
Martinho’s classroom. Miss Gonet was a wonderful addition to Potter in both capacities.
In January our PTO sponsored three events. Grade 2 was treated to the Museum of Science’s
Star Lab Planetarium presentation which aligned to their science unit, Objects in the Sky. Grade
1 students were entertained by Mrs. Eleanor Talbot, of NOAA, as she related the students’ study
of weather to the NOAA work in predicting and tracking weather patterns. Our PTO also
sponsored an afternoon at Monster Mini-Golf in Fairhaven. This event was planned to take place
on Intersession Day as the students did not have school on that day.
The focus in February was Bully Prevention. Potter’s Positive Plan or “P to the 3” as we refer to
it, encompasses the expectations we have for our staff and students in all areas of Potter School.
As part of our school-wide assembly held on February 4th to celebrate our ‘Soup-er Bowl
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Challenge’ (356 cans were collected to benefit the Dartmouth Council on Aging) our P to the 3
Cheerleaders performed songs and chants to promote our anti-bullying theme.
On Wednesday, February 10th, Mrs. Carrie Gregoire, Outreach Counselor, was the featured
speaker at the monthly PTO meeting. Mrs. Gregoire’s topic, Anti-Bullying, was timely. Her
presentation included an explanation of the Commonwealth’s definition of bullying, the law,
state mandate, School Department policy, as well as our investigation process, reporting
documents and the consistent messages shared throughout Potter School through our P to the 3
connection. All students and staff also received their P to the 3 Incentive Charm Necklaces in
February, which would be added to during the remainder of the year. Each grade level was
assigned a specific charm: Grade 1 = Day 100; Grade 2 = Teamwork; Grade 3 = Feathery Focus;
Grade 4 = MCAS Writing; and Grade 5 = Service. Each Special Area also was assigned a charm
to be earned as well as the charms reserved for Mrs. Gregoire’s distribution – the Wise Wizard
Brain; Caring; Character; Helping Hand; Respect; Responsibility and Teamwork. In addition, a
special book charm could be earned as part of a writing project with Mrs. Oliviera, Literacy
Coach, and the Star of the Week Charm presented by Mrs. Brooks.
The Potter PTO was also busy – Mrs. Beth Neto organized the Puzzle Palooza for Friday,
February 11th where many families competed for prizes for puzzle completion. Families were
encouraged to come up with clever team names and costumes which added to the fun! Mrs.
Jessica Andrade, organized the Potter PTO Night at the Providence Bruins for Friday, February
18th. 40+ families enjoyed cheering on the P-Bruins and seeing themselves on the trinitron!
The month of March always brings such fun to Potter, as we celebrate literacy with our annual
Family Literacy Night & Book Fair. Mrs. Beth Lajeunesse graciously organizes a battalion of
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PTO volunteers to manage the Book Fair. The profits from the Book Fair directly benefit our
school library. Mrs. Lajeunesse converts the profit into coupons which Mrs. Amy Jasmin,
Library Assistant, can turn into much needed books and materials. Our Fair, held on Friday,
March 11th, showcased our Fifth Grade Poetry Night, Fourth Grade Wax Museum of Historical
Figures, Third Grade Cereal Box Book Reports, Second Grade Character Parade as they dressed
in their favorite storybook character, and the First Grader’s artistic rendition of their future
career. Also that evening, Fifth graders, Morgan Oliveira, Jaidyn Cook and Kaitlyn Rego sold
hand-made Duct Tape Crafts to benefit American Troops serving oversees. They raised enough
money to purchase 5 care packages.
The PTO also sponsored several additional events – Grade 1 students were treated to the Sensory
Safari program from the RI Audubon Society; the transportation costs of sending our Grade 3
students to the Commonwealth Museum in Boston, our Grade 4 students to the Harvard Museum
in Boston, our Grade 5 students to the Museum of Science in Boston and our third graders to the
Zeiterion Theatre to view ‘Ferdinand the Bull’; as well as bringing the Museum of Science’s
Electromagnetism presentation to Potter School for 3rd grade.
March also brings the first round of MCAS testing. Potter students had spent months preparing
for the reading and writing portion of this exam through their day to day instruction. It was no
surprise to our teachers that when the assigned test day arrived our third, fourth and fifth graders
were ready for the challenge.
In March, we also encouraged our faculty and parents to attend the ‘Rachel’s Challenge’ event at
Dartmouth High School. Rachel Scott was the first victim in the shooting at Columbine High
School. Her family chose to honor her memory by creating an organization of public speakers
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willing to promote a positive culture of social acceptance. Rachel’s own journal writings served
as a backdrop for reflection and discussion. ‘Rachel’s Challenge’ challenged our community to
make a chain reaction of kindness and compassion; a place where bullying doesn’t exist. The
evening was very inspirational. The members of the Potter community, who attended this event,
were re-energized in our belief that belonging, compassion, empathy and understanding begin
long before the students walk through the front doors at the high school. It begins here!
In April, Mrs. Heidi Silva Brooks, Potter School Principal, shared Mrs. Gregoire’s Bully
Prevention presentation with parents and extended family members prior to the 3rd Graders
‘Fernanda the Bull’ play. This presentation was well attended. Mrs. Brooks was able to also
discuss the increase in technology based bullying among our elementary aged students. Cyberbullying includes all forms for communication technology – cell phones, computers (especial
social networks), DSI, game system CONNECT, iPods and iPads. These forms of technology,
although not allowed at school, have begun to cause issues that must be dealt with at school.
Mrs. Brooks also included statistics on male versus female types of bullying as well as the trends
of bullying through the ages, which was beneficial for parents to relate.
‘Fernanda the Bull’, based on the play our 3rd graders attended in March at the Zeiterion Theatre,
‘Ferdinand the Bull’, encouraged the students to think about all the ways we bully each other
from overt to covert methods. Hats off to our 3rd graders for so beautifully portraying their
rendition.
In April our PTO supported the transportation costs of sending our Grade 4 students to the
Zeiterion to see the ‘Los Camperos’ show, highlighting Mexican Culture; our Grade 1 and 2
students to the Zeiterion to see ‘Charlotte’s Web,’ a timeless literary classic and ‘Room on the
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Broom’, a touching tale of the inclusion of others; as well as our Grade 5 students to the
Zeiterion to witness the ‘We the People’ extravaganza that featured the origins of our nation’s
government.
The PTO also sponsored two programs from the Haffenreffer Museum of
Anthropology of Brown University for our fourth graders – ‘Native People of the Southwest:
The Hopi’ and ‘Native People of the Plains.’
April also delivered a bundle of joy to Mrs. Christine Morrison, third grade teacher. Miss
Kendra Isaksen was hired as a substitute for the remainder of the school year. A new graduate,
Miss Isaksen welcomed the opportunity to work with the veteran third grade team of teachers.
May was a particularly busy month both within our classrooms and school grounds. Mrs. Anne
Goodman was awarded a DEF (Dartmouth Educational Foundation) Grant to construct an
outdoor classroom of raised planting beds. Our fifth grade teachers and students embraced this
project and happily worked to grid, seed, cultivate and nurture our plants. By the end of the
school year, we had produced early lettuce which was used by Mrs. Susan Calvin, Cafeteria
Manager, in our lunchroom salads. The garden continued to grow throughout the summer,
thanks to Mrs. Goodman’s visits and Mr. Butch Charpentier’s diligent watering. Students were
encouraged to stop by school and pick carrots, potatoes, onions and herbs. By the fall when the
tomatoes were ripe, Mrs. MaryBeth Richardson, our Health Teacher, created a delicious salsa
right from our very own garden! Mrs. Goodman’s idea had inspired our team and our planting
beds will continue this tradition for years to come.
May brought Mrs. Ana Riley, as the newly named Superintendent, to our PTO Meeting to share
with our parents her vision for the Dartmouth School System. The parents in attendance as well
as our staff, which also had an opportunity to meet with her, were in agreement that the children
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of Dartmouth deserve the best educational opportunities in order to compete in the global
marketplace of the very near future.
Again, our PTO supported a traveling program from the Museum of Science for our second
graders – Life Cycles and a visit by the ‘Dinosaur Lady’ to our first graders enjoyment as they
were able to handle real fossils. The PTO supported the transportation costs of sending our third
graders to Plimoth Plantation, and our second graders to the Whaling Museum and
OceanExplorium in New Bedford. Our PTO also hosted an outdoor movie night for families
featuring the movie, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”, which more than half of our families attended.
June arrived on our doorstep with the coolness we needed for the students to continue to focus on
learning. By the time our traditional end of the year activities arrived, so did the sunshine!
Again our PTO jumped into action, financially supporting the transportation costs to send our
fifth graders to walk the Freedom Trail in Boston and to explore letterboxing at the Knowles
Reserve, a DNRT land preserve in Dartmouth; our second graders to Roger Williams Zoo and
our third graders to their first ever ‘Tour of Dartmouth’ to explore our town’s history and see the
sights they have studied. This ‘Tour’ was the brainchild of Mrs. Lorrie Murphy, third grade
teacher at Potter School, who felt that our students needed a richer understanding of our town.
The ‘Tour’ buses wove their way from Lincoln Park to Southworth Library and everywhere in
between.
Special appreciation must be given to Mr. David Cressman, Executive Town
Administrator, who spoke with the group during their visit to the Town Hall; Mr. Charles Morse,
who opened the Apponagansett Friends Meeting House to our students; Miss Katie Redfearn,
Children’s Librarian at Southworth Library, who took this opportunity to share information
about the many activities conducted in the summer months at Southworth; and Mr. Timothy
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Lancaster, Superintendent of Parks, who made sure the bathroom facilities were available at the
Apponagansett Park, where our students met for lunch.
June is all about our fifth graders. They were treated to a ‘Rockin’ Roll’ themed party by their
parents to celebrate the end of their days in elementary school. The two highlights of the
evening were the adorable baby pictures on display as well as the photo booth complete with
props for hilarious group shots to be cherished for years to come. A much more serious event
took place in the DHS Auditorium for our traditional ‘Fifth Grade Recognition Night’ organized
by our fifth grade teachers. And finally, the fifth graders treated the school to a Lip Sync show.
Since the Kindergarteners now attend the full-day program at Quinn School, we invited them to
spend an afternoon at Potter School. During their visit the met the VIPs, toured the building and
spent a bit of time in one of their future first grade classrooms.
The PTO finished the year by hosting the annual Field Day and Cook-out event for all of our
Potter students.
Thanks to Mrs. Jodi Donahue, Potter’s Physical Education teacher, for
organizing the various activity stations and the schedule which maximized everyone’s fun.
With the Town Meeting’s approval of purchasing the enVision Mathematics program and
Everyday Counts Calendar Math for use at the elementary level, our teachers began their
summer in workshops in order to familiarize themselves with these new materials. The summer
also brought several staffing changes to Potter School which had not been anticipated in June.
By the end of the summer, we had bid goodbye to Mrs. Tracy Oliveira, Literacy Coach, as she
was named Director of Title I, Curriculum and Mentoring, and Mrs. Dana Doucette, fifth grade
teacher, as she accepted the position of Math Coach at the Quinn School. The Potter School
ranks were filled by Mrs. Lori O’Neil, a former classroom teacher and Literacy Coach in Fall
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River joined us as our Literacy Coach; Mrs. Robyn Wood, former classroom teacher and Math
Specialist in Attleboro became our Math Coach; Mrs. Wendy Clark, became our part-time
Reading Specialist; Miss Kendra Isaksen joined our fifth grade team; and Miss Abbie Hamer,
was selected for a specialized Teaching Assistant position. In addition, Miss Melissa Pinto
became Mrs. Andrew Laurence in July!
During the month of August, members of Potter’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention
Systems) Team began the work of creating behavioral expectations for all areas of our school.
The Team systematically drafted classroom, cafeteria, bathroom, hallway, playground, and bus
expectations. PBIS along with the P to the 3 program initiated during the prior school year were
to clearly set the tone for our staff and students. Potter’s PBIS Team included Mrs. Heidi Silva
Brooks, Principal; Mrs. Debra Kavanaugh, Assistant Principal; Mrs. Carrie Gregoire, Outreach
Counselor; Mrs. Laurie Dionisio, Speech Pathologist; Ms. Cathy Claassen and Mrs. Anne
Goodman, fifth grade teachers; Ms. Nancy Medeiros and Ms. Barbara Smith, fourth grade
teachers; Mrs. Melissa Laurence, second grade teacher; and Mrs. Patti Ferguson, School
Psychologist.
The Team unveiled the expectations to the staff at Potter’s Welcome Back
meeting. This served as a springboard to meet additionally with all grade levels, Special Area
teachers, as well as various staff, to ensure that our expectations would be universally carried out
and expanded upon to encourage ownership of PBIS by all staff and students. A non-descript
‘paw’ became our mascot as we encouraged everyone to “Paws and Think” about their behavior.
The new school year began with a renewed enthusiasm, invigorated by our new district
leadership team. Mrs. Ana Riley, Superintendent of Schools, set the tone for the district by
facilitating a process for articulating the direction of the school department under her leadership.
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Mrs. Heidi Silva Brooks, Principal of Potter School, created a similar template to create the
vision for Potter School.
In an attempt to provide classroom teachers with professional support in their development of
curriculum and instructional techniques, the District reorganized the Special Area schedule in
order to create Common Planning Time blocks. These CPT’s, as they are called, are facilitated
by our Instructional Coaches on a weekly basis. While they focus the teachers on student
achievement, the teachers have an opportunity to share their instructional successes and concerns
in a supportive environment. This structure was used on a small scale at Potter School during the
2010-2011 school year with Mrs. Tracy Oliveira, as support through the implementation phase of
Storytown and Writer’s Workshop Model. This expanded model provides continued support in
the area of Literacy with Mrs. Lori O’Neil, Literacy Coach, as well as supporting the
implementation of Everyday Counts Calendar Math and the enVision Math program by Mrs.
Robyn Wood, Math Coach. The role of the Coaches is to strengthen our Tier I Model (whole
class instruction) through embedded professional development, as well as providing specific
strategies, materials and programs to benefit those students in need of Tier II and III
interventions. An emphasis on data collection and timely interpretation is the key to providing
assistance to those in need at the time it’s needed.
Therefore, we have taken a long hard look at how we use our various Interventionists to ensure
that we are maximizing our limited resources. Our RtI (Response to Intervention) process allows
us to follow student progress closely and monitor the student’s instructional needs focusing on
remediation through the classroom teacher, Teacher Assistants, Reading Specialists, and Special
Education Teachers. The RtI model also serves as a backdrop to monitor the ‘whole child’, as
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we know that unless our students are feeling safe, both physically and emotionally, they will not
be able to learn. That is where Potter’s Positive Plan (P to the 3) and the efforts of Mrs. Gregoire
and the PBIS Team support the learning environment experience by every Potter student.
Mrs. Pauline Boardman, retired Potter School teacher, lost her battle to breast cancer on
September 3rd.
A group of fifth grade students chose to honor Mrs. Boardman’s memory by
fund-raising. Abigail Arruda, Olivia Cornell, Megan Pereira, Ainsley Richards and Samantha
Santos organized a craft sale during Open House, a ‘Pink Out’ day in October and a sale of
Breast Cancer Awareness items in November. These events raised more than $700.00 for the
Susan G. Komen Foundation in Mrs. Boardman’s memory.
Our PTO kicked off the new school year with a Family Movie Night featuring the animated
children’s movie, Rio. Again, everyone enjoyed this bonding event. The PTO then scheduled
several additional Family Night events to be held throughout the school year.
On October 18th we celebrated ‘Mix It Up’ Day. Students were encouraged to mix up their
clothing and mix up their friendship groups. During our lunch shifts Mrs. Gregoire, randomly
assigned students to sit at different cafeteria tables, then provided them with some ‘conversation
starters’ to lead to meeting new friends.
In November, Mrs. Barbara Smith and her fourth graders, held their annual bake sale to raise
funds to ‘adopt’ an animal through the World Wildlife Fund. The class raised more than
$180.00. The class chose to ‘adopt’ a stingray, now named Oswald, as the class mascot. The
additional funds were used to purchase children’s clothing for Gifts to Give as well as monetary
donations to St. Luke’s Pediatric Department and the Humane Society.
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The PTO supported the fall travel expenses of our first grade trips to Plimoth Plantation and a
holiday show at Bristol Community College; a second grade field trip to Escobar Farm; a fourth
grade trip to the Boston Children’s Museum, both second and fourth graders trip to the Zeiterion
Theatre to see Gary Krinsky’s Toying with Science program and the fifth graders annual
excursion to the North Shore Theatre to see the ‘Christmas Carol’ production. The PTO also
brought the Rainforest Reptile Show to Potter for our third graders.
The District rolled out the new Standards-Based Report Card for students in grades one and two.
This required teacher training as well as extended Parent-Teacher Conferences to discuss the
changes in the reporting document, the grading philosophy, the Common Core State Standards
and standards-based education. It is the District’s intent to continue with Standards-Based
Report Cards for grades three through five for the 2012-2013 school year.
2011 came to a close with a school-wide trip of all students and staff to attend the Dartmouth
High School Holiday Concert featuring the amazing Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Band and Concert
Band. This event was enjoyed by all and captured the spirit of the season and showcased the
talents of our homegrown music program.
James M. Quinn School
Lorraine Granda, Principal
Change.
According to the dictionary, the word change means to undergo a transformation or
transition. When we reflect back on 2011, the word change and its definition come to mind. A
year ago, when this report was written we were challenged by the mounds of snow that were
piling up on our streets and sidewalks. As we close out 2011, snow is certainly not an issue. So,
as we see a transformation in our weather this winter, we have seen many transformations in our
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school. And, as we drive our car through the streets this winter, free from the snow and ice, our
journeys in education have also become more efficient, clearing the road for improved student
achievement.
STAFFING/LOGISTICS:
2011 saw some changes in our staffing at the Quinn School. In June, we wished a fond farewell
and best wishes as veteran teachers Sandra Bottiglieri and Carol Flack headed into retirement.
We also saw some new faces in the form of new positions enter through the front doors of the
Quinn School. In keeping with the district’s commitment in utilizing the instructional coach
model, we have expanded our coaching staff by adding two math coaches to our ranks. Dana
Doucette, a former fifth grade teacher at the Potter School, and Lynne Neves, a former third
grade teacher here at Quinn, have been supporting the teaching staff as we transition to a new
math program, and continue to refine our mathematical practices. Our new coaches have been
welcomed with open arms by the Quinn community. Along with our two literacy coaches, we
are looking forward to their continued support of our teachers, and know that their contribution
will have a positive effect on student achievement.
We also have made a commitment to increase staff input as it relates to student achievement here
at Quinn. This past winter we created the Quinn Instructional Leadership Team (QUILT). This
team of teachers (representing all constituencies in our school) has been looking at protocols,
practices, and data to further develop the initiatives here at the Quinn School and to make sure
these initiatives have a positive impact on student achievement. Another new team developed
this past fall was our SPED Task Force.
Working in close consultation with the school
administration, this group of Quinn special educators has been working diligently to see how we
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can transform our instructional practices so that we can bridge the gap that exists between our
SPED students and the aggregate population.
Our commitment to expanding technology into the classroom continues throughout the building.
Several classrooms now have SmartBoards and/or document cameras to help enhance the
learning process for our students. Many of our special education teachers are using iPads with
their students to further their educational experience. There have also been improvements to the
actual physical plant as well. This past summer and fall, the Quinn school saw the successful
replacement of our old roof. Through the efforts of ALL our staff, there was minimal disruption
to student learning.
INSTRUCTION/STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Our main focus as an elementary school is educating our students. With that in mind, we
continue to look at ways to improve our instructional practices so that we can see a positive
impact on student achievement. Providing ongoing professional development for our staff is one
of the most effective tools we have in making continuing improvements as it relates to
educational growth. Our principal, Lorraine Granda, and one of our assistant principals, Wendy
Weidenfeller, have just completed an extensive graduate program offered through the National
Institute of School Leadership (NISL). This program (designed for school leaders) offers highquality, research-based professional development with the goal of offering school administrators
the critical knowledge and skills they need to be instructional leaders and improve student
achievement in their schools. Currently, our second assistant principal, Rick Porter is beginning
his NISL experience. Many of our teachers are expanding their knowledge base in the area of
mathematics by participating in TERC’s (Technical Education Research Centers) Early Algebra
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program under the leadership of Dr. Maria Blanton. In 2010, this program focused on grades 35. This past year, this opportunity was extended to our teachers in grades K-2. We are excited to
see the principles of early algebra becoming a regular part of our mathematics instruction. Our
fifth grade students have benefited from a wonderful partnership we have developed with Dr.
Toby Dills, from UMASS.
Through interactive, hands-on science lessons, students have
expanded their knowledge of polymers and the principles of aeronautics.
Literacy and writing continue to have a strong academic focus here at the Quinn School. In early
January, our literacy coaches organized a webinar focused on fluency that was coordinated
through Scholastic Book Company. Our coaches also offered monthly professional development
on writing to all our staff. Each month after school until 5pm, staff was able to participate in PD
that focused on how to teach the different genres of writing (based upon the Common Core State
Standards), and how to successfully implement the parts of the writer’s workshop (including
mini lessons, conferencing, independent writing & sharing). Teachers eagerly implemented into
their classrooms the strategies that were learned. Literacy coaches supported the teachers by coteaching in many classrooms. Providing enrichment experiences for our students is always a
focus here at the Quinn School. Our Book Clubs expanded throughout 2011 to include all grade
levels. Through the use of community volunteers (trained by our literacy coaches), we are able
to offer continuing sessions where our students are able to “dive deep” into great literature.
This fall saw the introduction and implementation of our new math series for grades K-5. This
new series entitled enVision, teaches math by deepening conceptual understanding and making
meaningful connections for students while delivering strong, sequential visual/verbal
connections through the Visual Learning Bridge in every lesson. The implementation process
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was guided by the strong support of our two new math coaches. Through weekly professional
meeting sessions with grade level teachers and by co-teaching with classroom teachers our start
with enVision Math has been quite successful.
There were other structural changes that influenced the way we deliver instruction to our
students. The evolution of a standards based report card expanded from kindergarten into grades
1 & 2.
Two of our teachers applied for and were awarded DEF (Dartmouth Education
Foundation) grants.
Third grade teacher Lisa Arruda was awarded a grant to further the
development of teaching local Dartmouth history. Fifth grade teacher Wendy Candeias was
awarded a grant that allowed her students to access certain social studies enrichment content via
the Internet. We are fortunate to have a school wide data team here at Quinn that completed an
analysis of recent MCAS scores. Following their analysis, we decided to create an afterschool
tutoring program that was targeted to specific students in math for grade 5 based on the data.
This after school program, which was taught by Quinn School teachers, ran for seven weeks and
addressed areas of concerns. Although other variables may have impacted scores, an analysis of
students taking the prep course saw that many of these students had favorable results with their
2011 MCAS math scores. In addition, our staff, under the leadership of assistant principal, Mrs.
Weidenfeller, began an item analysis of our MCAS data to see which specific areas students
were struggling with and how we can address these learning centered problems in our instruction
from grades K-5. This work that was completed after school and at grade level meetings gave
teachers the opportunity to immediately differentiate their instruction based on the data.
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CULTURE/CLIMATE:
School climate refers to the quality and character of school life as it relates to norms and values,
interpersonal relations and social interactions, along with traditions and special events. School
climate sets the tone for all the learning and teaching done in the school. As research has proven,
it is a great indicator of students’ ability to learn and develop in healthy ways. Like many areas
of our school life, we are frequently looking at ways to enhance our school culture. We believe
in keeping with some time honored traditions, while developing some new ones, as well. In
2011, along with the other schools in the district, we implemented PBIS (Positive Behavioral
Intervention and Supports). PBIS is a framework or approach for assisting school personnel in
adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum
that enhances academic and social behavior outcomes for all students. PBIS IS NOT a packaged
curriculum or scripted intervention. Instead, it serves as an umbrella for our social-emotional
learning. At the Quinn School, we have integrated into the umbrella our Second Step program
and our existing Community Plan for expected behaviors. We also picked a mascot (the Quinn
Rockets) along with a motto (3...2...1...Show respect to everyone! Blast off!). We developed a
theme that states at the Quinn School we honor the three R’s, “Respect yourself, Respect others,
and Respect property”. We saw the formation of a school wide PBIS committee that has helped
staff develop a matrix of expected behaviors for all students, in all locations in our school. Our
committee created a school wide incentive program that encourages children in their behavior by
earning rocket fuel coins. At our monthly rallies students who are honored are then able to sign
the Quinn Pride Book. We have noticed that PBIS has helped to further cultivate a positive
school climate.
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There have been other events that have helped develop the pride we want our Quinn students to
possess. With the help of our social workers, we had our annual Quinn Teamwork Volleyball
Game to kick off our school year as well as our annual Peacemakers Assembly to honor the
ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King. In 2011, our students participated in events that have been
celebrated in schools across the country including, “No Name Calling Day” (a day set aside for
children to pledge to stop the name calling and begin to create a supportive school atmosphere)
and “Unity Day” (a day where our students wore orange and took a stand against bullying). We
have also sought to educate our parents about bullying prevention through two presentations that
were held in the evening here at Quinn. The most exciting special event we participate in every
year is our annual “Mix It Up” Day. Under the direction of school social worker, Laurie O’Neil,
“Mix It Up” Day seeks to break down the barriers between students and improve intergroup
relations so there are fewer misunderstandings that can lead to conflicts, bullying and
harassment. Students at Quinn get to eat lunch with brand new friends, while dressed in crazy
mixed up clothes. It is exciting to see new friendships form and many stereotypes dissolve as
our students gain a better appreciation for all their peers. “Mix It Up” Day in our building was
recognized by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance Project as being an
outstanding example of what “Mix It Up” Day is supposed to be all about.
We had some other great events at Quinn, held in the evening, to better accommodate our
families. In February we had a craft night that coincided with Valentine’s Day, and in April, we
sponsored a Family Fit Night. Both of these events were made possible by the volunteer efforts
of so many of our staff. Our PTO also had several night events for families including their
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annual Halloween Party, a special movie night in December, and (for the first time) an old
fashioned carnival.
Field Trips and other special days continue to create lasting memories for our Quinn students.
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The kindergarteners took their annual trip to the fire station and the zoo.
Our Grade 1 students enjoyed a performance at the Zeiterion Theater, as well as an
adventure at Escobar Farm and a thrilling experience at the IMAX Theater and
Children’s Museum in Providence.
2nd graders also enjoyed a show at the Zeiterion Theater as well as expanded their
knowledge base with a trip to the Science Museum.
Our third graders saw history come alive by spending the day at Plimoth Plantation.
Grade 4 students took a trip to Harvard’s Peabody Museum to learn more about rocks and
minerals.
Grade 5 students are always going somewhere and that continued in 2011. Most of their
trips are connected to the study of United States History with trips to Sturbridge, Lowell,
and to Boston to walk the historic Freedom Trail.
It is important to note that our students benefit from many wonderful local resources. The Lloyd
Center in South Dartmouth has been involved with our school for several years. Whether it is
visiting the Lloyd Center to learn about birds and wetlands, or having them come into the
classroom with hands on science lessons, all students at Quinn have had their learning enriched
through this partnership with the Lloyd Center. All students were educated on the importance of
fire safety this past year, made possible through the efforts of Anthony Poente and the Dartmouth
Fire Department.
Each grade level was involved in a presentation on fire safety. This
presentation was followed by the chance to participate in a simulation of a fire house, giving
students practical knowledge on what to do if there was a fire in their home.
GIVING BACK:
Teaching children the importance of giving back is an important part of their educational
experience. During this past year, we saw many examples here at Quinn that emphasized the
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importance of being service minded. Last February, we had our annual SOUPER-bowl that
coincides with the actual Super Bowl. Last year, we collected over 1,000 canned goods. These
canned goods were on display in a variety of design towers before they were donated to the
Dartmouth Council on Aging. Our second graders took a field trip to the Humane Society to
learn about the needs of our animal population. After their trip, they wrote persuasive essays
about the concerns for the animals and had a “Pet Food” drive to help support the Humane
Society.
Our Solar Express (a group of upper grade students) continued their work on
environmental awareness by having a Quinn School clean up of the grounds on a Saturday this
past spring. Mrs. Leary, one of our 4th grade teachers, had her students give back to the school on
National Youth Service Day. On this day, her students volunteered in classrooms and on the
school grounds to help out in a variety ways. This past December, we coordinated our Annual
“Dimes for Deeds” campaign under the guidance of Mrs. Granda. We encouraged students to do
“extra chores” around their homes. From the money they earned, we were able to help members
of our community during the holidays.
Our staff also recognizes the importance of giving back to the community and being role models
for students by being involved in civic minded endeavors. 5th grade teacher, Paul Pavao was
involved in a “Beard-a-thon” sponsored by the Boston Bruins. During the Bruins playoff season,
Mr. Pavao kept his beard and raised money to benefit the Bruins Foundation, which raises
money to fight pediatric cancer. Kindergarten teacher Melissa Gioiosa organized a staff teacher
softball game with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The administrative team
was involved in the DEF’s annual Spelling Bee. Even though they did not come home with the
grand trophy, they supported a very worthy cause. Many Quinn teachers were involved with the
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Relay for Life with our own Quinn team, Quest for a Cure. In 2011, they raised over $4,000 in
the fight against cancer.
As is evident, it was a busy 2011 at the Quinn School. There were many positive changes that
have helped to benefit our entire Quinn community.
We look forward to an exciting and
successful 2012.
The annual report reminds us of where we’ve been. The data shows us where we are. We know
where we want to be. “It’s time to turn up the heat.”
With our children in mind,
Ana C. Riley
Superintendent of Dartmouth Public Schools
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GREATER NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL
VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
School Committee
Joaquim “Jack” Nobrega, Chair, New Bedford
Dr. Thomas E. Kelly, Vice-Chair, Dartmouth
Norman A. Bergeron, New Bedford
David S. Darmofal, Fairhaven
Randall C. Durrigan, Fairhaven
John P. Montigny, Dartmouth
Rita M. Ribeiro, New Bedford
Frederick J. Toomey, New Bedford
School Administration
Linda Enos, Superintendent-Director
Paula A. Gendreau, School Business Administrator
Michael P. Gagliardi, Principal for Career and Technical Education
Michael J. Murphy, Academic Principal
Overview of the School
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School is a four-year
vocational/technical high school for young men and women. The school provides career and
technical education as well as academic instruction to students from New Bedford, Dartmouth
and Fairhaven. With roots dating back to 1908, it opened as a regional vocational technical high
school in 1977.
As of October 1, 2011, there were 2,132 students enrolled in grades 9-12. Of those, 1,639 lived
in New Bedford, 247 lived in Dartmouth, and 246 lived in Fairhaven.
Many graduates become leaders in business and industry in the region. Many continue their
education. In a typical class, more than 78% of the graduates chose to continue their education,
either at colleges, universities or technical schools. Another 20% directly enter the workforce
and approximately 2% entered the armed forces.
Accreditation. GNB Voc-Tech is an accredited member of the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges, the regional accrediting body for secondary schools in New England.
Faculty members are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education.
Career Majors. GNB Voc-Tech offers more than two dozen career and technical education
programs. During the past year, career majors included Architectural Drafting, Automotive
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Technology, Business and Office Technology, Carpentry, Collision Repair Technology,
Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Diesel Service Technology, Drafting Technology,
Early Childhood Education, Electrical Technology, Electromechanical Drafting, Engineering
Technology, Environmental Science and Technology, Fashion Design, HVAC/R–Appliance
Technology, Information Support Services and Networking, Information Technology, Legal and
Protective Services, Machine Technology, Media Technology, Medical Assisting, Metal
Fabrication and Joining, Nurse Assisting/Health Assisting, Plumbing & Pipe Fitting,
Programming and Web Development, Painting & Wallcovering, Steam Engineering, and Visual
Design.
College Placements. Students who graduate from GNB Voc-Tech can go on to college, and
many do. Students have been accepted at a host of two-year and four-year colleges as well as
schools which provide advanced technical training.
Earning College Credits/CVTE Affiliations. While still at GNB Voc-Tech, students can earn
college credit for some of their course work. We have Career Vocational Technical Education
(CVTE) agreements with nearly one dozen schools, including Bristol Community College and
Massasoit Community College, which enable our students to work toward a college or technical
degree while at Voc-Tech. This allows students to accelerate their degree and save money.
Extra-Curricular Activities. The school offers a large selection of extra-curricular activities.
Students can join the After Prom Committee, Bears Against Risky Behavior (Student Safety
Committee), Bowling Club, Business Professionals of America, Chess Club,
Environmental/Sustainability Club, Film Club, Gay/Straight Alliance, Karate Club, Law Society,
Multicultural Club, Non-Traditional Careers Group, Origami Club, Photography Club, Poetry
Club, Renaissance Program, Ski Club, SkillsUSA, Spotlight Program, Student Advisory
Committee, Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.), Urban Dance Group, Video
Games Club, Visions Magazine Club, Voc-Tech Theatre Company, or the Yearbook staff. Top
academic achievers may be asked to join the National Honor Society.
Sports/Recreation Programs. Students interested in sports have a wide range of choices at GNB
Voc-Tech. These offerings include football, soccer, cross country, winter track, spring track,
volleyball, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, and softball. Additionally, students
participate in weight conditioning, fall and winter cheerleading and intramural sports.
Highlights of the Year 2011
GNB Voc-Tech continues to be one of the area’s top schools of choice. The year has been
marked by some major news once again. The school has made several new administrative
appointments, most notably the appointment of Linda Enos as the new superintendant. Our
enrollment still remains strong as eighth-graders continued to apply to our school in record
numbers. The trend of females outnumbering males in the school continues. The district
continues to move forward with its building expansion to reduce overall overcrowding by adding
additional classrooms and a planned cafeteria expansion. Student attendance continues to stay
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strong and the dropout rate continues to be one of the lowest in the state. We have continued to
make gains on the MCAS exam. Superintendents and CTE educators testify at the state house
supporting House Bill 1082. The Business and Office Technology program is now a full fouryear program and has seen increased interest with the program now fully subscribed. The newly
created online store his attracted interest from outside the school and continues to be refined.
The new integrated summer reading program has entered its second year and appears to be going
very well. We have continued to refine implementations from the state’s CPR audit findings as
we prepare for our two year review, which will be conducted in the Spring of 2012. Lt. Governor
Tim Murray and representatives from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center visited the school.
Students in Legal and Protective Services participated in the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and 911 Emergency Response certification
programs. We continue to be a leader amongst schools in introducing and training students in
Green Energy fields. Our students have earned medals at district, state and national SkillsUSA
competitions and at state and national Business Professionals of America (BPA) competitions.
Several dozen students were inducted into the National Honor Society. Students and staff
received many individual awards and accolades. Students continue to earn state and national
certifications. We’ve enjoyed another successful year in sports. The school’s awareness around
the state’s tough new anti-bullying law was enhanced when a selective group of students were
trained by the U.S Dept. of Education, in recognizing, reporting and help prevent bullying in the
school. We continue to build upon our professional association with the state’s community
colleges with new and revised articulation agreements. The school continues to implement Race
To The Top initiatives including the new teacher evaluations, English Language Learner
trainings and Aligning Curriculum to the new Common Core Standards.
School Committee Leadership
In May of 2011, the School Committee held its annual organizational meeting.
Joaquim “Jack” Nobrega of New Bedford was elected chair. Dr. Thomas E. Kelly of Dartmouth
was elected vice-chair.
Student Joins School Committee
Jacob Miller and Jasmine Burris joined the School Committee as student representatives for the
2011-2012 school year. Mr. Miller is a senior majoring in Media Technology and Ms. Burris is a
senior majoring in Medical Assistants. They both live in New Bedford.
The District School Committee sets policy and approves the budget for the school. The eight
member Committee include four members from New Bedford and two each from Dartmouth and
Fairhaven.
A student serves as the ninth, non-voting member of the group.
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Enrollment Continues to be Strong
As of October 1, 2011, there were 2,132 students enrolled in grades 9-12. That is the largest
enrollment in our history.
Of those, 1,672 lived in New Bedford, 254 lived in Dartmouth, and 213 lived in Fairhaven. The
numbers break down like this: 563 students in the ninth grade, 566 in the tenth, 527 in the
eleventh, and 485 in the twelfth. There were 1,096 females and 1,045 males. Most of the
student body (1,008 students or 47%6%) are considered low-income.
October 1 is the date for official reporting of enrollment data to the state.
It is clear that our efforts to keep students in school have been successful.
GNB Voc-Tech Dropout Rate One of Best in the State
In March, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released
official statistics on dropout rates throughout the Commonwealth.
Statewide, the dropout rate fell below 3% for the 2008-2009 school year.
At GNB Voc-Tech, the dropout rate was just 0.6%. That compares to 0.7% here for 2008-2009
and 0.9% for 2007-2008.
GNB Voc-Tech Applicants Remains Strong
Applications for admission were up again at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational
Technical High School.
The school announced in September that it had received 959 applications from students wishing
to enter this fall’s ninth-grade class. While it’s not the largest number of applications received in
the school’s history, it shows that there still remains a strong interest from middle school
students who wish to attend GNB Voc-Tech.
Approximately 565 seats were available in the freshman class.
“While the number of applicants dropped by 6%, interest in attending our school continues to be
strong,” says Jimmy Owens, Coordinator of Guidance/Pupil Personnel Services at GNB VocTech. “Voc-Tech high school will continue to attract student because of the available
opportunities for so many students from Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and New Bedford.”
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Each year, more students apply than there are available seats. As a result, the admissions process
has become more competitive.
“Unfortunately we can’t accept everybody and I wish we had more space to accommodate the
increased student interest in attending our school,” says Mr. Owens. “But that’s not the case.”
For the ninth-grade class that entered in the fall of 2011, there were 959 applications.
That was down from the fall 2010 total of 1,018, the highest in school history at that time.
Last year’s drop in applications was not entirely unexpected. Aggregate enrollment in the lower
grades in Voc-Tech’s three sending school districts is also down.
GNB Voc-Tech accepts students from Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and New Bedford. Enrollment
decisions are based upon a state-approved admissions plan that considers student attendance,
discipline, grades and guidance counselor recommendations.
Female Students Now Outnumber Males at GNB Voc-Tech
Years ago, it was unusual to see young women in career and technical education. Not so any
longer.
At Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, it’s now commonplace.
In fact, for the first time in the school’s long history, females outnumber males at GNB VocTech. It’s a trend that started at least one decade ago.
Over the years, we have noticed a steady increase in the percentage of female students. More
and more seem to be interested in what we have to offer here.
On October 1, 2011, the student body at GNB Voc-Tech consisted of 1096 females and 1045
males.
Thirty years ago, males outnumbered females approximately two-to-one. Thirteen years ago,
they outnumbered females 57%-43%.
What’s sparked the increased interest among females? There are two likely factors: First,
greater acceptance in the workplace and society of females in what were formerly seen as
“nontraditional” occupations and second, the introduction of a host of new programs at GNB
Voc-Tech offering more career choices for students.
These days, young women have role models in almost any occupation you can think of. That
helps break down some of the psychological barriers that used to keep them from trying out
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certain careers. Now, you’ll see females in every single career and technical program in our
school.
Over the past decade, the school has expanded its course offerings. For example, in addition to
its traditional programs such as Carpentry, Electrical Technology, and Automotive Technology,
it now offers Dental Assisting, Environmental Science and Technology, Legal and Protective
Services, Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Media Technology, and Business
and Office Technology. The addition of these programs has increased student choices. Many of
these programs have been very popular among female students.
The trend toward more female students isn’t the only major trend that the school has
experienced. At one point, few graduates of GNB Voc-Tech went to college or other postsecondary schools. Now, more than three-quarters of the school’s graduates pursue additional
education after graduation.
Things keep changing. We keep responding. That’s the nature of education.
Our roots date back to the early 1900s and the opening of the New Bedford Independent
Industrial School, which later became New Bedford Vocational School and New Bedford
Vocational High School.
When the New Bedford Independent Industrial School opened on South Water Street in 1909, it
had only one type of student: boys.
A year later, girls were accepted when the school opened a household arts department. But girls
only had one “choice” of programs: household arts. And their classes were physically separated
from those taught to young men.
In those days, young men and young women simply didn’t mix – at least not during class. In
fact, they rarely even saw each other at school.
That remained the case for several decades, including almost all of the years that the school was
located on Hillman Street.
The new regional school, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School,
opened on Ashley Boulevard in 1977.
It now offers more than two dozen career and technical education programs.
Young women are now enrolled in every program in the school, studying everything from
Architectural Drafting and Automotive Technology to Collision Repair Technology and Steam
Engineering.
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Young men study in “non-traditional” programs, too – such as Medical Assisting, Dental
Assisting, Early Childhood Education and Cosmetology.
In additional to their career and technical studies, all students take a full slate of academic
courses, including English, math, science, and social studies. The school still continues to expand
its Advance Placement course offerings helping students to gain college credits while in high
school. Currently there are 44 students enrolled in Advance Placement courses, 24 in the 11th
grade AP Language and Composition class and 20 in the 12th grade AP Literature and
Composition class.
New Administrative Appointments
This year has been marked by several new administrative appointments. All appointments were
made in house which speaks to the caliber of the personnel working at GNB Voc-Tech. Linda
Enos, has been appointed Superintendant by the school committee and is the first female
superintendent in the regional school district’s 35 year history. Michael J. Murphy, formerly the
assistant principal was appointed to academic principal and will serve alongside Michael
Gagliardi, the career and technical principal. Rosanne Franco, former science department chair,
was appointed to Assistant Principal, overseeing all sophomore, junior and senior classes. Erin
Wallace, a science teacher has been appointed as the new science department chair. Brian
Patnaude, a history teacher was appointed as the new history department chair. Guy R. Shepherd,
a Residential Remodeling and Interior Design teacher was appointed to Cluster E Coordinator to
fill the vacancy of Steve Sharek who left to become Superintendent of Montachusetts Regional
Tech.
GNB Voc-Tech Moves Forward With School Expansion Plans
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School has been working closely
with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on a proposed building project
designed to relieve overcrowding at the school. In August of 2010, the MSBA Board of
Directors authorized the school to work with MSBA in conducting a feasibility study on the
proposed project estimated to cost $15 million.
In a September 29, 2010, letter to the District School Committee, MSBA Executive Director
Katherine Craven emphasized that this is not project approval. Instead, she wrote that it is
“strictly an invitation to the district to work with MSBA to explore potential solutions to the
problems that have been identified.”
The new expansion would add a “Project Center” where Voc-Tech students can demonstrate and
exhibit projects and take part in student competitions, add additional cafeteria space to alleviate
overcrowding during lunch shifts and incorporate 12-15 new classrooms, not to increase student
enrollment, but to relieve existing overcrowding in the current academic wing.
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MSBA had given the school six months to complete a series of prerequisites, including providing
information on projected local funding, a routine and capital maintenance plan, an operational
budget statement, and enrollment data, among other things. After this preliminary work was
done, the school was approved to conduct a Feasibility Study Agreement with MSBA that led to
the procurement of project management and design professionals.
In order for the school to qualify for MSBA grant funding, it will need to get MSBA approval
during every step of the process. The school hopes to secure 77% to 80% state funding for the
project.
The Owner’s Project Manager is Jim Byrne of Construction Monitoring Services, Inc. The
architectural firm is Drummey, Rosane and Anderson which is the same company that did the Jblock addition nearly a decade ago.
The project ultimately would require approval from a host of local bodies including the VocTech School Committee, Dartmouth Town Meeting, Fairhaven Town Meeting, and New Bedford
City Council. According to the proposed Work Schedule, final approval from the MSBA is
scheduled for September of 2012. If approved by the sending communities, ground breaking
could occur in the spring of 2013.
District Budget and Assessment
The District’s total budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 was $34,052,607. Of this
amount, the City of New Bedford was responsible for 76.9%, the Town of Fairhaven was
responsible for 11.5%, and the Town of Dartmouth was responsible for 11.6%.
For fiscal year 2012, the District’s total assessment to the three member communities was
$9,785,289. This figure represented 28.7% of the total District budget.
Each year, the school district works hard to keep its budget at the required net school spending
level.
State and Federal Grants
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the school
more than $1.8 million in entitlement grants for the 2011-2012 school year.
The state awarded grants to enhance technology; improve career and technical education
programs; provide professional development for teachers; improve education for students with
disabilities; and provide academic support services.
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Also awarded to the school was another $1,178,134 in Title I, IDEA, SFSF, Ed Jobs, and Race to
the Top grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
By law, all of these federal funds must be used to supplement, but not supplant, the district
budget.
Race To The Top (RTTT) Update
Massachusetts is one of 12 winning states in the national RTTT competition funded by the U.S.
Department of Education. The goals of this 4-year grant-funded program include:
• encouraging and rewarding States that are creating the conditions for education
innovation and reform
• achieving significant improvement in student outcomes
• closing achievement gaps for student subgroups
• improving high school graduation rates
• ensuring student preparation for success in college and careers
• turning around low performing schools
RTTT districts participate in various projects that are linked to the aforementioned goals. At the
time of this writing, we are in year 2 of this 4-year initiative. RTTT projects that we are
participating in this year include: Implementing the Statewide Educator Evaluation Framework;
Aligning Curriculum to the new Common Core Standards, Strengthening climate, conditions,
and school culture by participating in the Massachusetts Teaching, Learning, and Leading
Survey (Mass TeLLs); Supporting one of our new teachers in earning an English as a 2nd
Language license, and Accessing Massachusetts Department of Education sponsored or
approved professional development in priority areas. Our FY12 RTTT grant application has
been approved for the amount of $129,000. Funds are being used to support the implementation
of our RTTT projects during the 2011-2012 school year.
Student Attendance Stays Strong
Good attendance is critically important. Poor attendance is the leading cause of failing grades.
Because of this, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School expects
students to be present – and on time – every day.
The school has a tough attendance policy. As soon as a student misses three days of school in
any quarter, a letter is sent to their parent or guardian advising them that the student has failed to
meet the school’s minimum attendance requirements and that he or she will receive a grade of
“Incomplete” until they make up the lost time.
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Under the direction of Attendance Supervisor Jeffrey C. Canastra, an Attendance Mentor is
assigned to the students to make sure they are completing their assignments. Students need to
stay with their attendance mentors until 4:00 p.m. for three days to make up one day of school.
Students who intentionally skip school – that is, students who are truant – are referred to the
Attendance Supervisor.
For the 2010-2011 school year, the school’s student attendance was 96. The school’s goal is to
maintain at least a 95% student attendance rate.
As calendar year 2011 drew to a close, student attendance stood at 97%. It stood at 96.7% at the
same time the previous year.
Positive MCAS Results for 2011
Passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam is a graduation
requirement in Massachusetts.
Students must pass the English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science portions of the exam –
and satisfy any additional District graduation requirements – to receive a diploma.
We were very pleased with the results of the spring 2011 MCAS administration. Out of 547
students who took the English Language Arts (ELA) test, one student failed. Of the 547 students
who took the math test, eighteen failed. Of 602 who took the biology test, thirty-three failed.
We are grateful for the hard work of our administrators, teachers, staff, and students in achieving
these results. We believe that the small number of failures will be easy to remediate. However,
the District is now in corrective action for math. This status is given to us by the Massachusetts
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Federal No Child Left Behind
legislation because not all of our students in the subgroups, or in the aggregate, met the state or
district goal. Specifically, we fell a bit short in our performance target in ELA and Math for
Special Education, Low Income, Hispanic and White students. Also Math fell a bit short in
Improvement for Special Education, Low Income and White students. The ELA and Math
Participation and Graduation Rate made all targets.
The subgroups may be different each year, but all subgroups must meet the state’s or the
District’s goal for improvement. This status means that we have to undertake specific corrective
action to improve our students’ performance. More specifically, the District is required to set
aside a large portion of Title I or District funding for professional development and must offer
individual Supplemental Education Services (i.e., tutoring).
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Three-Quarters of Graduating Students Plan to Continue Schooling
In April, the school completed its annual survey of students’ plans after graduation. This survey
is required by our Perkins grant and is needed as part of our end-of-the-year data reporting to the
state. It is conducted by Sue Demers, who is in charge of reporting and scheduling in the school.
According to the survey, 78.3% of the students in the Class of 2011 planned to pursue a postsecondary education, 18% planned to enter the workforce, and 3.5% planned to enter the
military.
For the Class of 2011,75.8% of the graduating seniors told us they planned to pursue additional
education, another 19.7% said they were going to work, and 4.3% said they would be entering
the military.
During 2009, 78% of the school’s graduating seniors reported that they plan to attend a college,
community college, or advanced technical school in the fall. Another 17.7% said they plan to go
directly into the workforce and 4.4% plan to enter the military.
In recent years, GNB Voc-Tech has seen a steady rise in the percentage of students going to
college.
In 2004, 61% of Voc-Tech’s graduates indicated they planned to continue their education – the
first time in the school’s history that more than half of Voc-Tech’s graduates had indicated they
planned to continue their education.
Superintendents and CTE Educators Testify On Beacon Hill
On November 1st a Joint Committee meeting was held at the State House with superintendents
and career and technical educators from across the state in support of House Bill 1082. House
Bill 1082 supports changes in the Mass. General Law which would expand the definition of
service industries. Currently programs such as Legal & Protective Services and Barbering don’t
fall under the definition of Chapter 74 programs. If passed this bill would have a dramatic impact
on CTE schools across the state as these programs would now be eligible to receive full Chapter
74 funding. Currently any piloted or non-Chapter 74 programs must be funded through the
sponsoring school’s district budget.
Business and Office Technology Expanding to Four Years
In an effort to improve the quality of the program and increase the number of students it can
serve, Business and Office Technology is now a four-year program, beginning with the 2010 –
2011 school year. It began as a two-year program in 2003/2004.
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For several years, the Program Advisory Committee has repeatedly – and unanimously –
advocated for the change to four years. The change made sense for the school and the students
in the program. The change did not require more money or staff since one additional, properly
licensed teacher was simply transferred from Computer Science, a program phased out at the end
of the 2009-2010 school year.
Jeffrey Wheeler, State Director of Career/Vocational Technical Education for the Massachusetts
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, approved the change to a four-year
program.
GNB Voc-Tech Online Store Goes Live
In order to meet the trademark requirements for our new logo, the school created an online
school store where customers can purchase clothing and other items featuring the new school
logo. The online store was designed by students in Visual Design and implemented by students
in Programming and Web. The store will be called the GNB Voc-Tech Trading Post.
The online store, just like the in-school store, which is operated from a portable kiosk, is
managed by students and overseen by faculty from our Business and Office Technology
program. The tasks required to manage and operate both the online and in-school store match
the Curriculum Frameworks for Business and Office Technology. The school store will be
offering items for sale on a regular basis, including at sporting events and in-school
activities. The program teachers would like to see a permanent space allocated to the store.
The online store officially opened in early 2011.
Painting & Wallcovering Becomes a Full Two Year Program
One career and technical program has changed since last year. The two year Residential
Remodeling and Design Program, which covered all facets of the remodeling industry and
evolved from combining both the Building Maintenance and Painting and Wallcovering
programs ten years ago, has been replaced by a two year Painting and Wallcovering program.
Students not satisfied in their current program of study at the end of their sophomore year may
apply to transfer into the only remaining two year program. The two year program also affords
students not currently enrolled in the district the opportunity to apply for admittance into the
school and program. Applicants are accepted based upon their attendance, grades, behavior and a
recommendation from their guidance counselor.
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The program will concentrate on painting and wallcovering, sheetrock installation and repair,
ceramic tiling, furniture refinishing, and faux finishing techniques. Students will also study
kitchen and bathroom design and layout utilizing the latest industry software.
The shop is currently undergoing a major transformation to accommodate the needs of the
program. The shop will also add a new related classroom that will house 26 computers for design
component. The program currently accepts 24 students, 12 juniors and 12 seniors.
GNB Voc-Tech Summer Reading Program
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School enters its second year of an
integrated summer reading program adding a new dimension to the traditional reading program.
The school is incorporating its required reading into classroom lessons and testing in each of the
four major academic subjects.
The new Integrated Summer Reading Program was designed to promote literacy as an essential
life skill.
By incorporating summer reading into English, history, science and mathematics, the school
hopes that students will develop strong reading, writing, and vocabulary skills that will foster the
analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for success at school, work, and in the
community.
Every student, including incoming ninth-graders, was required to read at least one book during
the summer. Some were required to read several books. The reading requirements for each
grade level were as follows:
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (grade 12)
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Coelho (grade 11)
The Bar Code Tattoo by Suzanne Weyn (grade 10)
Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer (grade 9)
Students were tested in each of the four major subjects on their reading. Each subject test will
count for a test grade during the first marking period of the 2011-2012 school year. In addition
to the school-wide reading assignment, Honors students will read 1984 by George Orwell (grade
11) and The Crucible by Arthur Miller (grade 10). AP English students will read The Color
Purple by Alice Walker, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, and Night by Elie Wiesel.
Downloadable study guides, vocabulary lists, and author biographies were available to students
through the school’s web site.
GNB Voc-Tech provides academic instruction as well as career and technical education to
students from Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and New Bedford.
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GNB Voc-Tech Prepares for Mid Cycle CPR Review
Last June, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education accepted our final Progress
Reports related to the school’s recent Coordinated Program Review (CPR). This means that
DESE has determined that we have now fully implemented all of our Corrective Action Plans in
the areas of Civil Rights, Special Education, English Language Learners, and Career/Vocational
Technical Education.
DESE will review our progress in all of the areas of initial non-compliance in a two year review.
The next Mid-Cycle CPR review will occur during the spring of the 2011-2012 school year.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health
occupations education. It sponsors the SkillsUSA Championships annually to recognize the
achievements of vocational students and to encourage them to strive for excellence and pride in
their chosen occupations.
During 2010 - 2011, the school saw continued improvement in its performance at district, state,
and national SkillsUSA competition.
District competition
Students from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School earned 72
honors, including 70 medals, at a district competition involving students from six high schools
this month.
The students received 22 gold medals, 27 silver medals, and 21 bronze medals in SkillsUSA
competitions held at GNB Voc-Tech on March 11.
In addition, two students from GNB Voc-Tech were nominated as state officers of Massachusetts
SkillsUSA.
Approximately 700 students took part in the district competition, including 170 students from
GNB Voc-Tech. This is the fourth consecutive year that GNB Voc-Tech has hosted the event.
“I'm very pleased,” said Michael Lipp, the SkillsUSA adviser at GNB Voc-Tech. “Our students
again did a real outstanding job. I am overwhelmed with the amount of support from our
administration and the amount of talent shown by our students who were so prepared with the
help of their amazing advisers."
Gold medalists included Leslie Medeiros and Linsey Cormier in 3D Visualization & Animation;
Mollie Peitavino, Advertising Design; Taylor Silva, Taber Russell-Pelsue, Garrett Messier,
Automated Manufacturing Technology; Brett Bourgeois, Internetworking; Thomas Leman,
Major Appliance Repair; Nathan Morgado and Thomas Junier, Mechatronics; Kendra
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Romanowicz, Medical Assistant; Christian Harding, Office Computer Applications; Luke
Schofield, Residential Wiring; Justin Costodio and Diarny Fernandes, Robotics and Automation
Technology; Nicolas Camacho, Jordan Ponte, Jonnathan Algarin-Mojica and Derek DePina,
Teamworks; Monica Santos, Technical Computer Applications; Amber Ferreira, Customer
Service;
and
Kevin
Medeiros,
Jr.
in
Diesel
Equipment
Technology.
Silver medalists included Carlos Velazquez and Dustin Bourque, 3-D Visualization &
Animation; Patrick Grime, Architectural Drafting; Zachary Judd, Automotive Refinishing
Technology; Marina Rocha, Basic Health Care; Felipe Goncalves, Cabinetmaking; Tabitha
Pendergast, Commercial Baking; Christopher Barbosa, Culinary Arts; Allie Bergeron, Customer
Service; Chelsie Mendes, Dental Assisting; Kevin Carreiro, HVAC; Nathan DaSilva, Major
Appliance Technology; Kevin Andrews and Cody Shwedo, Mechatronics; Jenna Girouard,
Medical Assistant; Reina Gonzalez, Office Computer Applications; Robert Greenhalgh, Power
Equipment Technology; Matthew Giard, Precision Machining Technology; Jason Castro,
Residential Wiring; Ames Colt and Kenneth Camara, Jr., Robotics & Automation Technology;
Mariya Johansen, Sheet Metal; Kaitlyn Camara, Technical Computer Applications; Zoe Gelinas
and Tabitha Silva, Video Product Development; and Allison Vasques and Andrew Adamides in
Web Design.
Bronze medalists included Jonathan Furtado, Automotive Refinishing Technology; Mariah
Cotter, CNC Milling; Kyle Rodrigues, Collision Repair Technology; Alex Bousquet,
Commercial Baking; Patrick Couto, Computer Maintenance Technology; Jeffrey DeMelo,
Computer Programming; Brittany DeMedeiros, Culinary Arts; Jessica Collins, Dental Assisting;
Renea Gauvin, Food & Beverage Service; Jacob Gomes, Major Appliance Technology; Mitchell
Medeiros and Wilson Langbauer, Mechatronics; Kayla Torres, Medical Assistant;
Karphly Vilus, Medical Terminology; Kerin Tavares, Preschool Teaching Assistant; Cassidy
Long, Sheet Metal; Samuel Vasconcelos, Technical Drafting; Alissa Deus and Carolyn Martin,
Video Product Development; and Kyle Ferry and Ryan Pallatroni in Web Design.
Two GNB Voc-Tech students were nominated to become state SkillsUSA officers: Katelyn
Fitzsimmons, a junior majoring in Early Childhood Education, and Elizabeth Irwin, a junior
majoring in Dental Assisting.
During SkillsUSA competitions, students test their skills in various categories, ranging from
computer applications to welding. At the district level, they take a written exam that includes
questions that measure trade knowledge as well as employability skills.
More than 50 GNB Voc-Tech students who won medals in the district competition are now
eligible to compete at the Massachusetts SkillsUSA competition in Marlborough April 28-30. At
the state event, they will participate in a hands-on competition against other winners from other
regions of the state.
Six schools took part in the district competition. They included GNB Voc-Tech, Cape Cod
Regional Vocational Technical High School, Upper Cape Regional Vocational Technical High
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School, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, Plymouth South High School,
and South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School.
Statewide competition
Students from GNB Voc-Tech did themselves and their school proud recently, bringing home
plenty of medals from the statewide Skills Competition sponsored by Massachusetts SkillsUSA
in Marlboro.
More than 2,000 students from across Massachusetts participated in the three-day event that
ended April 30.
computer applications to welding.
For many of the gold medal winners, the top spot at the state level has earned them the right to
go on to the national competition in Kansas City, Mo. in June.
Students from GNB Voc-Tech earned 53 medals – and two spots on a state student leadership
team. GNB Voc-Tech won 21 gold medals, 14 silver medals, and 18 bronze medals in the
competition.
“I'm so proud of our students,” said Michael R. Shea, Superintendent-Director at GNB VocTech. “They really excelled at this state competition. They represented us well.”
GNB Voc-Tech earned top honors in 11 separate competitions involving 21 students. Ashlee
Junier, Gregory Desrosiers, and Kalene Kobza won gold in the American Spirit competition;
Patrick Grime in Architectural Drafting; Taber Russell-Pelsue, Garrett Messier, and Taylor Silva
in the Automated Manufacturing Team competition; Marina Rocha in Basic Health Care; Erica
Gauvin, Alicia Lucas, and Kelley Kleber in the Chapter Display Team Event; Brandon Hebert in
Criminal Justice; Brittany Chase, Melissa Leiriao, and Nicole Zimmer for the Non Traditional
Portfolio Team competition; Gustin Froias, Devin Pimental, and Adam Weeks in the
Engineering Technology Team competition; Thomas Leman in Major Appliance Repair; Robert
Greenhalgh in Power Equipment Technology; and Monica Santos in Technical Computer
Applications.
The school earned second place awards in seven events. Linsey Cormier and Leslie Medeiros
earned silver medals for their 3D Visualization and Animation Team; Suany Maldonado,
Sha'Cara Anderson, Melissa Hebert, and Emely Romero in the Entrepreneurship Team Event;
Travis Braley in the Exploratory Project Demo; Jasmine Burris, Kyle Coutinho, Danielle
Gaudette, and Natasha Sarmento in the Health Occupations Knowledge Bowl Team competition;
Megan Devaney for the Health Occupations Portfolio; Jacob Gomes in Major Appliance Repair;
and Kendra Romanowicz in Medical Assisting.
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GNB Voc-Tech earned bronze medals in 10 events: Mollie Peitavino In Advertising Design;
Zachary Judd in Automotive Refinishing; Felipe Goncalves in Cabinetmaking; Skyla Hudson,
Career Choice Commentary; Kenzi Lopes-Pimental, Health Occupations Portfolio; Sarah
MacDonald, Job Interview; Mathew Hayes, Job Skills Demo A; Courtney Botelho, Haley Braz,
Kathleen Juliano, Victoria Meneses, Tyrell Monteiro, Emilymari Rodriguez, and Brandon Vieira
in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies Team competition; Valerie Leishman, Prepared Speech;
and Cassandra Freitas, Alyssa Pacheco, and Kaurin Telfair, Promotional Bulletin Board.
In addition, two GNB Voc-Tech students were elected as state officers of Massachusetts
SkillsUSA: juniors Elizabeth Irwin and Katelyn Fitzsimmons. Miss Irwin is majoring in Dental
Assisting.
Miss
Fitzsimmons
is
majoring
in
Early
Childhood
Education.
Student Melanie Marmaras, a senior majoring in Visual Design, won the Massachusetts
SkillsUSA Trading Pin Design Contest.
Ninety-seven students from GNB Voc-Tech took part in the state competition this year. Last
year, the school also earned 53 medals at the state competition.
National competition
In what might be the best going-away present given to their retiring superintendent, nine students
from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School proved they are national
champions, earning medals in a national skills competition in the Midwest.
Students from GNB Voc-Tech earned five gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze
medals in the national SkillsUSA competition last month in Kansas City, Missouri. They earned
more medals than any other school in Massachusetts.
"Our success this year is really a fitting tribute to Mike Shea, " said Michael Gagliardi, Principal
for Career and Technical Education at GNB Voc-Tech. He noted that Mr. Shea, who retired as
Superintendent-Director on June 30, launched an effort several years ago to get more students
and teachers to participate in SkillsUSA. Since then, GNB Voc-Tech has dramatically improved
its performance at district, state, and national competitions.
"Mike deserves a lot of the credit for this success, " said Mr. Gagliardi. " He raised the bar and
our faculty and students responded. "
Earning gold medals at the national SkillsUSA competition this year were Thomas Leman in
Major Appliance Repair, Melanie Marmaras in State Trading Pin Design, and the team of Garrett
Messier, Taylor Silva, and Taber Russell-Pelsue in Automated Manufacturing.
Earning a silver medal was Marina Rocha in Basic Health Care.
Earning bronze medals were Ashlee Junier, Kalene Kobza, and Gregory Desrosiers who took
part in the American Spirit competition.
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Garrett Messier lives in Fairhaven. Taber Pelsue-Russell and Ashlee Junier live in Dartmouth.
The other six students live in New Bedford.
Last year, students from GNB Voc-Tech earned seven national medals.
More than 15,000 people, including students, teachers and business partners, took part in the
week-long event. A total of 21 students from GNB Voc-Tech attended the National Leadership
and Skills Conference June 19-24.
To be eligible, the students needed to earn a gold medal in the Massachusetts SkillsUSA
competition in the spring.
Several teachers and staff persons from GNB Voc-Tech served as advisors and chaperones. They
included SkillsUSA advisor Michael Lipp, Robert Enos, Thai Panayakul, Kellie Martin, Sarah
Blanchette, Lori Russell-Pelsue, Thomas Canastra, Paul Estrella, Angela DaCosta, and Joanne
Romanelli. Also attending were Superintendent-Director Michael R. Shea, IT Director Michael
Wildrick, and School Committee member Rita M. Ribeiro.
SkillsUSA is a national organization for students in trade, industrial, technical and health
occupations education.
computer applications to welding. GNB Voc-Tech has done well in such competitions, regularly
sending students to national competitions.
Students at GNB Voc-Tech can major in more than two dozen career majors, ranging from
Visual Design and Nurse Assisting/Health Assisting to Engineering Technology and HVACR/Appliance Technology.
Business Professionals of America
State Competition
Students from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School definitely
know their business.
They earned 71 awards – including 17 first-place finishes – at a Business Professionals of
America (BPA) leadership competition held in Framingham March 5-7.
“Outstanding may be the best word for it,” said Business and Office Technology teacher Cathy
Chace, the BPA advisor from GNB Voc-Tech. “Our students not only did exceptionally well in
their competitions, but they represented our school with real class.”
GNB Voc-Tech placed first in nine competitions. Seventeen students earned first-place awards:
Christian Harding in Advanced Spreadsheet Applications; Charlayne Delgado in Database
Applications; Kyle Roderiques in Network Administration Using Microsoft; Mathew Fleurent in
C++ Programming; Monica Santos in Computer Security; the Video Production Team of
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Jasmine Araujo, Haley Duff, Tyler Baptista, and Michael Mirpourian; the Website Design Team
of Ian Nunes, Andrew Adamides, and Kristen House; the Broadcasting New Production Team of
Tabitha Silva, James Ferguson, Jacob Miller, and Guy Shepherd; and Mollie Peitavino.
Placing second from Voc-Tech were Melanie Marmaras in Desktop Publishing; the
Administrative Supportive Team of Amy Sylvia, Elizabeth Savadyga, and Kayla Pestana; Brett
Bourgeois in Computer Network Technology; Marcus Sousa in Computer Security; the Video
Production Team of Zoe Gelinas, Cady Parker, and Seige Ferreira; and the Website Design Team
of Mollie Peitavino, Mikayla Martinelli, Allison Vasques, and Lindsey Houle.
Placing third were Kathleen Juliano in Integrated Office Applications; Monica Santos in
Database Applications; Marcus Sousa in Network Administration Using Microsoft; the
Broadcast New Production Team of Jeremy Dupont, Alissa Deus, and Samantha Rosa; the
Global Marketing Team of Marcus Sousa, Monica Santos, and Justyn Walker; Mikayla
Martinelli in Graphic Design Production; Corey Schestak in Advanced Interviewing Skills; and
Suany Maldonado in Presentation Management – Individual.
Earning fourth place awards were Nicole Pimental in Desktop Publishing; Elizabeth Savadyga in
Fundamental Word Processing Skills; Melissa Hebert in Database Applications; the
Administrative Support Team of Mac Carvalho, Jayde Hinton, Ashley Rosario, and Leann
Gonsalves; Marcus Sousa in Computer Network Technology; Courtney Francis in Network
Administration Using Microsoft; Dianna Brooks in Digital Media Production; the Global
Marketing Team of Charlayne Delgado, Kayla Mulvey, Jarrette Ryan, and Melissa Hebert;
Melanie Marmaras in Graphic Design Production; and Kylie Souza in Extemporaneous Speech.
Placing fifth were Mathew Fleurent in Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications; Charlayne
Delgado in Integrated Office Applications; Kayla Pestana in Basic Office Systems; Tyler
Hemingway in Database Applications; Amy Rapoza in Network Administration Using
Microsoft; Carolyn Martin in Digital Media Production; the Computer Animation Team of
Dustin Bourque, Carlos Velazquez, and Linsey Cormier; the Network Design Team of Kyle
Roderiques, Brett Bourgeois, and Filipe Palma; and Brett Bourgeois in the Information
Technology Concepts Open Event.
Because of how they placed in the state competition, some of the students from GNB Voc-Tech
are now eligible to take part in the national BPA competition to be held in Washington, D.C.
May 4-8, 2011.
A total of 79 students from GNB Voc-Tech took part in the state competition. They were
accompanied by Business and Office Technology teachers Cathy Chace and Jennifer Carreiro;
Media Technology teachers Jennifer Gaspar and Michael Arguin; Information Technology
teacher Maciel Pais and Jean Canastra; Visual Design teacher Thai Panayakul; teaching assistant
Sertac Ozdogru; and English teacher Joanne Moniz.
Overall, approximately 400 students from 14 Massachusetts high schools competed.
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National competition
Students from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School know their
business.
Melissa Hebert, a junior, earned second place – and other students from the school placed in the
top 10 – at a national skills competition in Washington, D.C., earlier this month.
The National Leadership Conference, sponsored by Business Professionals of America (BPA),
included more than 4,500 students from across the country. The competition ended on May 8.
Melissa, who is majoring in programming and web development at Voc-Tech, earned a silver
medal in the Database Applications competition. “We're proud of Melissa and all of our
students,” said Cathy M. Chace, a Business and Office Technology teacher and BPA advisor at
GNB Voc-Tech.
In six additional events, students from GNB Voc-Tech placed in the top 10 nationally. The
Broadcast News Production Team of Guy Shepherd, Jacob Miller, James Ferguson, and Tabitha
Silva placed fourth. All four are majoring in media technology.
Kayla Pestana placed fifth in Basic Office Systems and Procedures. She is majoring in business
& office technology.
The Web Site Design Team of Allison Vasques, Lindsey Houle, and Mollie Peitavino placed
seventh. Allison and Lindsey are majoring in media technology and Mollie is majoring in visual
design.
Courtney Francis placed eighth in Network Administration Using Microsoft. She is majoring in
information support systems and networking.
Suany Maldonado placed ninth in the Presentation Management – individual competition. She is
majoring in business & office technology.
Kathleen Juliano placed ninth in Integrated Office Applications. She is majoring in programming
and web development.
A total of 34 students from GNB Voc-Tech took part in the national competition held May 3-8.
They were accompanied by Business and Office Technology teachers Cathy Chace and Jennifer
Carreiro; Media Technology teachers Jennifer Gaspar and Michael Arguin; Information
Technology teachers Jean Canastra and Maciel Pais; and Visual Design teacher Thai Panayakul.
During their off time, students and chaperones also had the opportunity to visit some historical
sites in Washington, D.C. About a dozen students met with Sen. Scott Brown, R-Massachusetts,
on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
Opening and closing ceremonies for the conference were held under the Washington Monument.
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Lt. Governor Murray Visits GNB Voc-Tech
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School hosted a special guest earlier
this month. Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray visited the school to meet with science teachers and
students to see first-hand investments made through a grant from the Massachusetts Life
Sciences Center (MLSC).
Thanks to the grant, students in science classes at GNB Voc-Tech now have access to equipment
seldom seen in high school classrooms or labs, school officials said in a news release.
Murray, joined by Rep. Chris Markey, D-Dartmouth, Rep. Robert Koczera, D-New Bedford, and
David Ferreira, executive director of the Massachusetts Association of Vocational
Administrators, toured Voc-Tech with MLSC Vice-President and Counsel for Academic
Programs and Research Beth Nicklas, Government Relations and Policy Manager Bryan Jamele,
Esq. and Program Associate and Grants Administrator, Ryan Mudawar.
School officials led the tour through science classrooms, where the group had the chance to
observe students using state-of-the-art equipment purchased through the grant.
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center's Equipment and Supplies Program for Skills Training
and Education seeks to further the development of life sciences training and education by
providing funding of up to $250,000 per institution to community colleges, vocational schools,
and workforce training programs for life sciences training equipment and supplies. Said Nicklas,
“With additional lab equipment and supplies to support schools, this will foster student learning
in real-world scenarios that will help better prepare them for job opportunities at all levels in the
life sciences field.” Through the efforts of Assistant Principal Rosanne Franco, former Science
Department chair, and Allen Duarte, Voc-Tech's grant writer, the school was awarded nearly
$100,000 in grant funding.
Said Franco, “This grant will provide opportunities for our students to better understand how the
field of life sciences integrates with many different vocational technical areas. Through this
partnership with MLSC, our science teachers will have the opportunity to collaborate with
professionals in the life sciences industry and integrate these concepts with the vocational
technical components of our school.”
The next phase of the grant process will be the development of a Life Sciences Advisory
Committee to further promote a partnership between industry and science and technical
education. Erin Wallace, Science Department chair, said, “The opportunity to develop student
inquiry in the Life Sciences field, with state-of-the-art equipment, will have a profound effect on
student learning.”
Murray said the Patrick administration “continues to foster relationships between various
industries and vocational technical high schools that can provide a trained and qualified entry
level workforce.
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“This Mass Life Sciences Center grant will not only help prepare students, but the industry will
recognize the benefit and cost effectiveness of the trained labor workforce within the Greater
New Bedford region and encourage more development to support a vibrant life sciences industry
along the South Coast,” the lt. governor said.
Students Interview MA Secretary of Education Paul Reville
It's not every day a group of SouthCoast students has the chance to sit down and talk with the
state's top-ranking education official. But that's just what happened late last month when
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Paul Reville visited Greater New Bedford Regional
Vocational Technical High School.
GNB Voc-Tech seniors James Ferguson, Jacob Miller, Alexander McGannon and Guy Shepherd
did a filmed interview with Reville which will be used for the Business Professionals of America
(BPA) Broadcast News competition.
BPA is a career and technical student organization, where students compete at a state and
national level, allowing them to demonstrate their technical skills.
According to a news release, Miller set up and led the interview while Ferguson, McGannon, and
Shepherd operated the cameras and will be responsible for editing and associated tasks. Team
members said they chose to interview Reville because they are doing a story about education in
Massachusetts. They asked him numerous questions about education and, in particular, his
feeling towards career and technical education.
Reville called career and technical students “motivated and connected to the real world.” He also
spoke about how Massachusetts leads the nation in student achievement and how schools like
GNB Voc-Tech contribute to that success.
Reville also toured the school with Superintendent Linda Enos, Principal Michael Murphy and
Principal Michael Gagliardi and said he was very impressed by the facilities and the
opportunities presented to students.
Last year's BPA News Broadcast Team with Tabitha Silva, Shepherd, Miller and Ferguson
placed first in state competitions, held in Framingham, and fourth in the nation, in a Washington,
D.C. national competition.
Team members said they are excited about this year's competition and hope to take top honors
again at the state level and then go onto compete nationally in Chicago, Ill.
As they say in the broadcast biz, “Stay tuned.”
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GNB Voc-Tech to induct six into Hall of Fame
Five former athletes, a successful soccer coach and a long-time teacher and booster of athletics
will be among those honored at the New Bedford Voke/GNB Regional Voc-Tech Hall of Fame
induction ceremonies on May 1.
Lionel (Leo) P. Silva (deceased), Walter Siwik, Craig Soares, Marc Massa, Jennifer Butts and
Jim Gatenby will be the latest inductees into the Hall of Fame and Alan Spirlet will be presented
the 2011 Special Recognition Award during the festivities which will be held at the Century
House (5 p.m.) in Acushnet.
Additional information may be obtained by calling Len Sylvia (508-998-3321, ext. 293) or Lino
Cabral (508-998-3321, ext. 174).
Here is a look at each of the inductees.
Lionel (Leo) P. Silva (Class of 1945) - This three-sport athlete was a second team All-Bristol
County League selection and Boston Globe Honorable Mention choice as a running back in
football in 1944. He also was a guard on the basketball team and a solid all-around player in
baseball. Away from the athletic arena, Leo was a member of the machine shop and served as the
president of his senior class. He was a veteran of World II, serving with the U.S. Navy and
celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary in 1997.
Walter Siwik - He became the school's third head soccer coach, following in the footsteps of the
legendary Tom Mulvey and Ken Pearson in 1968, and went on to coach 11 seasons, finishing
with winning records in all but one. The only year his team failed to produce a winning record
was the year the school was forced to move to Division 1 in the Southeastern Massachusetts
Conference. He resigned following the 1978 campaign. In addition to soccer, Walter served as
the junior varsity basketball coach for six seasons under the legendary Ed "Tubba" Lowney.
Craig Soares (Class of 1984) - An outstanding baseball player, Craig was selected to the
Southeastern Massachusetts Conference All-Star team in his junior season — the first of back-toback selections for the pitcher/third baseman. As a senior, he was 6-1 as a pitcher with an ERA
of 1.62 and was a key performer in his team's drive to an SMC Div. 2 championship.
Offensively, he hit .350 with 5 home runs and 15 RBI. In that senior year, he hit two home runs
in a tournament victory over Middleboro and was the tough-luck losing pitcher in a 3-1 loss to
Bellingham in the South Sectional finals. In addition to baseball, Craig was also a member of the
school's track team.
Marc Massa (Class of 1995) - A solid member of the winter track team, Marc's biggest athletic
contributions came in the sport of soccer, where he was a South Coast Conference All-Star
selection in his junior and senior seasons as well as an All-Eastern Massachusetts All-Star pick
in 1994. With Marc leading the way, Voc-Tech captured the SCC championship in both 1993
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and 1994 and, in his senior season, the Bears clawed their way to the Div. 2 South Sectional
semifinal round before being eliminated. Marc capped his high school career by receiving the
coveted Balestracci Award as the school's top student-athlete.
Jennifer Butts (Class of 1996) - She was a South Coast Conference All-Star in volleyball for two
years and a three-time selection in both winter and spring track, earning the title of Female
Player of the Year in track by The Standard-Times her senior year. After leading her volleyball
team to a winning record and berth in the state tournament for the first time in many seasons,
Jennifer moved on to the track scene, where she continued to excel, capturing the SCC shot put
championship for three consecutive years and placing first in the Class C State Meet — the first
Voc-Tech athlete to win an event at that level. She capped her high school career by winning the
Balestracci Award as the school's top female student/athlete.
James Gatenby (Class of 1996) - The two-sport all-star was an All-South Coast Conference
lineman in football and SCC All-Star in both winter and spring track following record-setting
efforts in both the discus and shot put. He threw the shot more than 49 feet and his record throw
in the discus was 140-10. He captained the winter track team that went undefeated and captured
an SCC Championship his senior year. He also won the Balestracci Award as the school's top
male student/athlete in 1996.
Recognition Award
Alan Spirlit - He has been involved with GNB Voc-Tech academics and athletics since 1979.
Whether it's tutoring students before and after school, attending athletic games or working the
concession stands, Alan has always been the first to volunteer. He has been a fixture at VocTech, helping student/athletes, raising money for athletic events or doing whatever it takes to
enhance the atmosphere on the GNB Voc-Tech campus. A former science teacher at Bishop
Stang, Alan made an immediate impact in his new role as teacher/supporter at GNB Voc-Tech
and, so far, is the only person to be awarded the coveted Z. Walter Janiak Spirit Award twice. He
is about to retire after 32 years at Voc-Tech.
Second Annual BPA 5k Road Race Planned
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will be hosting its second
annual GNB Voc-Tech Road Race in the spring of 2011. The event, which will take runners and
walkers through the North End of New Bedford, is scheduled for Sunday, May 1. The starting
gun will sound at 9:10 a.m.
Registrations are coming in steadily, according to race organizer Maciel Pais. Last year, the race
attracted about 500 runners and walkers. This year, Mr. Pais is hoping for at least 700.
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"This year, the race has two added benefits," said Mr. Pais. "The race course is certified and
we're awarding some cash prizes." Mr. Pais says the race course is certified and sanctioned by
USA Track and Field. Organizers will offer cash prizes to top individual runners.
Proceeds from the road race will help send students to state and national BPA competitions and
will fund a student scholarship. Last year's race netted more than $5,500.
The GNB Voc-Tech 5k Road Race is only the third New Bedford course that is certified and
sanctioned by USA Track and Field. It is also part of the New Bedford Track Club's Grand Prix
Circuit. This year, organizers of the Voc-Tech 5k race will give cash awards to the top three
male and female runners: $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third.
Awards will be given to the top overall male and female Runner. There will be awards to the top
three all-male and all-female teams, each consisting of three runners and/or walkers. There will
be awards for the top three male and female in the following divisions: age 12 and under, 13-18,
19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. There will be awards for the top overall male and
female walker. Walkers must always make contact with the ground during the race.
Mr. Pais is seeking corporate sponsors for the event. He is also encouraging runners or walkers
to sign up to compete.
Runners and walkers can register at www.jbrace.com. For further information, visit the VocTech BPA Road Race web page (www.gnbvt.edu/BPA/RoadRaceWalk.htm) or contact Mr. Pais
at (508) 998-3321, ext. 295, or by e-mail at [email protected].
The race entry fee is $15 before April 20. After that, the fee will be $20. The race will start and
end at GNB Voc-Tech where awards will be presented and refreshments will be served. After the
race, there will be music, food, refreshments, raffles, and awards. There will be free T-shirts
guaranteed to those who register before the race. T-shirts will be provided, as available, on the
day of the race.
Time and results will be done by JB's Race Management Team. Results will be promptly posted
on www.jbrace.com.
Students Inducted Into National Honor Society
Fifty-six students were inducted into the National Honor Society chapter at Greater New Bedford
Regional Vocational Technical High School. The students – 11 seniors and 45 juniors – were
inducted in ceremonies at GNB Voc-Tech on October 25.
The keynote speaker was Matthew Morrissey, Executive Director of the New Bedford Economic
Development Council. Mr. Morrissey, a 1990 graduate of GNB Voc-Tech, discussed ongoing
efforts to bring jobs to New Bedford and the selection of the city as the onshore base of
operations for the Cape Wind project. He also stressed the importance of community service.
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The inductees include seniors Allyssa Chainay, majoring in Nurse Assisting/Health Assisting;
Nicholas Fonseca, Early Childhood Education; Leslie Medeiros, Media Technology; Garrett
Messier, Engineering Technology; Cristina Moniz, Information Support Services and
Networking; Tracy Moraux, Early Childhood Education; Ian Nunes, Media Technology; Karena
Prescott and Amber Rosa, Environmental Science and Technology; Jessica Smith, Automotive
Services; and Liana Vazquez, Medical Assisting.
The inductees include juniors Kevin Aguiar, majoring in Early Childhood Education; Victoria
Aldrich, Fashion Design; Meghan Amaral, Early Childhood Education; Lindsay Andrade,
Cosmetology; Macy Andre, Nurse Assisting/Health Assisting; Christopher Barbosa, Culinary
Arts; Dylan Breton, Carpentry; Kimberly Carreiro, Dental Assisting; Jason Castro, Electrical
Technology; Linsey Cormier, Media Technology; Jonathan DaSilva, Taylor Days-Merrill, and
Nathan Dean, Electrical Technology; Diarny Fernandes, Engineering Technology; Katelyn
Fitzsimmons, Early Childhood Education; Daniel Frois, Electrical Technology; Karla Galvan,
Legal and Protective Services; Danielle Gaudette, Medical Assisting; Zoe Gelinas, Media
Technology; Jenna Girouard, Medical Assisting; Erica Gomes, Dental Assisting; Melissa Hebert,
Programming and Web Development; and Elizabeth Irwin, Dental Assisting.
Also inducted were students Ashlee Junier and Kalene Kobza, Legal and Protective Services;
Sadie Langevin, Nurse Assisting/Health Assisting; Thomas Leman, HVAC-R/Appliance
Technology; Kayla Leonor, Carpentry; Corey Lopes, Electrical Technology; Kenzi LopesPimental, Medical Assisting; Kayla-Lynn Magalhaes-Costa and Josalyn McCrohan, Nurse
Assisting/Health Assisting; Kathrine Medeiros and Chelsie Mendes, Dental Assisting; Victoria
Meneses, Early Childhood Education; Ariana Monteiro, Medical Assisting; Cady Parker, Media
Technology; Nicholas Rego, Electrical Technology; Nina Santos, Environmental Science and
Technology; Natasha Sarmento, Medical Assisting; Elizabeth Savadyga, Business and Office
Technology; Lindsey Shurtleff and Gabriela Silveira, Nurse Assisting/Health Assisting; Zachary
Sylvia, Electrical Technology; and Karphly Vilus, Medical Assisting.
Five of the students reside in Dartmouth: Macy Andre, Erica Gomes, Ashlee Junier, Leslie
Medeiros, and Nicholas Rego. Six reside in Fairhaven: Taylor Days-Merrill, Zoe Gelinas,
Kenzi Lopes-Pimental, Garret Messier, Tracy Moraux, and Lindsey Shurtleff. The remaining
students are from New Bedford.
More than 250 family members and friends attended the ceremonies. Among those in attendance
were Superintendent-Director Michael R. Shea, Principal Michael Gagliardi, Principal Linda
Enos, Assistant Principal/Dean of Freshmen James O’Brien, Cluster Coordinator Steven C.
Sharek, Math department head Maureen Best, and English department head Susan Sylvia.
Faculty advisors for the National Honor Society at GNB Voc-Tech are Library Media Specialist
Carole Girouard and Social Studies teachers Heather Pimental and Tim McCarthy.
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National Honor Society officers for 2010-2011 are Kathleen Juliano, President; Mariemily
Rodriguez, Vice–President, Membership; Brandon Viera, Vice–President, Service Projects;
Holly Baptista, Secretary/Treasurer; Emely Romero, Historian; and Lea Anthony, Executive
Council.
The National Honor Society is the nation's premier organization established to recognize
outstanding high school students. The Society serves to honor those students who have
demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Awards and Honors
MVA Outstanding Student Nominee
Chinenye “Chi Chi” Wachuku, a senior majoring in medical assisting at Greater New Bedford
Regional Vocational Technical High School, has been nominated for an award honoring a top
vocational high school student in the state.
The Massachusetts Vocational Association (MVA) Secondary Student Award salutes an
outstanding voc-tech student from Massachusetts.
Chi Chi was nominated for the award by a team of faculty and administrators at GNB Voc-Tech.
She is ranked twelfth in the senior class. A member of the National Honor Society, she has
received several awards from the school's Renaissance program, earned a place on the Dean's
List, and earned recognition for Perfect Attendance for three straight years of high school. She is
a member of SkillsUSA. School officials said that last year, she earned a gold medal in the
Massachusetts SkillsUSA Health Portfolio competition and fifth place in the national SkillsUSA
competition.
Through the school's cooperative education program, she works at Hawthorn Medical Associates
as a medical assistant. She previously had externships at Roosevelt Middle School in New
Bedford, South Coast Wellness Clinic, the Schwartz Center for Children, and Advanced Eye
Centers.
She plans to go to college where she intends to major in pre-med. Her career goal is to become a
pediatrician. She has already earned a four-year scholarship to the University of Massachusetts.
Since 2007, Chi Chi has taken part in the UMass Dartmouth Upward Bound program where she
earned highest academic honors. She also takes part in Spotlight, an after-school program at
UMass Dartmouth.
She has been active in a host of community service activities, including Gifts to Give, New
Bedford Youth Court, the Dartmouth YMCA, and Third Eye Open. In addition, she has helped
with donations to the Red Cross; an orphanage in Nigeria, Africa; and Sisters of Charity Shelter.
She is a member of the New Bedford High School Hip Hop Club.
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A New Bedford resident, Chi Chi speaks several languages, including English; French; Igbo,
Nigeria's official language, and one other Nigerian dialect.
She lives in New Bedford. The state award winner will be announced at the Massachusetts
Vocational Association's Annual Convention in the spring. Selection will be made by a threemember MVA committee.
MAVA Outstanding Vocational Student
Brian P. Caton, one of the top-ranked students in his class at Greater New Bedford Regional
Vocational Technical High School, will soon be recognized as one of the top vocational
technical high school students in Massachusetts.
Brian will be among those receiving the “Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Awards” in
April during an awards banquet sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational
Administrators (MAVA).
Each vocational technical high school in the state can nominate one student for the award. A
team of teachers and administrators at GNB Voc-Tech selected Brian, a senior majoring in Legal
and Protective Services. The MAVA award recognizes students whose scholastic and vocationaltechnical achievements have significantly contributed to their school district.
“Brian is a well-rounded student and always a pleasure to teach,” said attorney Kellie A. Martin,
a teacher in the Legal and Protective Services program. He is ranked sixth in the 485-member
senior class at GNB Voc-Tech. A member of the National Honor Society, he has been on the
Dean's List and Renaissance Honors List during all four years of high school. Brian is seeking
nomination to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He already has been accepted
at Norwich University, a military academy in Vermont. “Brian is a fine young man and a role
model for others,” said Steven A. Walker, coordinator of the Science, Engineering and
Technology Cluster at GNB Voc-Tech. “He not only works very hard in school, but also
contributes a great deal to the community.”
Brian has volunteered more than 300 hours of his time to the New Bedford Youth Court, where
he has served as a jury member and attorney. He has given more than 75 hours to other projects
such as the St. Vincent de Paul Society's food pantry, where he stocks and distributes food to
families in need, and the New Bedford Women's Center, where he has brought educational
programs on issues such as domestic violence and sexual assault. He participated in the Bristol
County Sheriff's Iris Scan project, where Legal and Protective Services students take highresolution images of the iris of an individual's eyes, allowing authorities to help make positive
identifications if children or adults or lost or missing.
He is also the student representative on the Program Advisory Committee for the Legal &
Protective Services program.
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Brian has been a member of the SkillsUSA Community Service Team at GNB Voc-Tech since
2008 and is chapter parliamentarian for SkillsUSA.
He serves as a lector at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church. He is administrative
vice president for Venture Crew 246, a group affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. He has
attended numerous conferences, including a one-week Student Trooper Program sponsored by
the Massachusetts State Police, a three-day workplace safety meeting sponsored by the
Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts, and a Homeland
Security Task Force meeting sponsored by the federal government. He is a First Degree Red Belt
in the discipline Tae Kwon Do. He is an instructor in the Lil' Tigers Program for children ages 36 at Gonsalves Tae Kwon Do.
The Outstanding Student awards ceremony will be held on April 14 at Mechanics Hall in
Worcester.
GNB Voc-Tech has 120 Adams Scholars
More good news about Adams Scholars on SouthCoast: Officials at Greater New Bedford
Regional Vocational Technical High School said 120 of Voc-Tech's students have qualified for
four years of free tuition at one of the state's public colleges or universities.
Students qualify for the merit-based John and Abigail Adams Scholarship based on how well
they score on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam. This year
represents an increase of 22 students receiving the scholarship, school officials said in a news
release. “These students all worked very hard,” said Michael Murphy, academic principal at
GNB Voc-Tech. “We're very proud of them.”
Without further ado, here are their names:
New Bedford: Aaron Anthony Abreu, Kevin David Aguiar, Victoria Paige Aldrich, Nicholas
Maccini Alves, Elizabeth Meghan Amaral, Michael Amaral, Lindsy Marie Andrade, Kevin
Andrews, Richard John J Arnold, Jr., Alexandra Kayla Arruda, John Jacob Avilla, Morgan
Brittany Baker, Christopher Jose Barbosa, Justin Michael Benevides, Joao Carlos Bernardo,
Joshua Medeiros Botelho, Nicholas Andrew Botelho, Anthony Vince Branquinho, Ryan Douglas
Braz, Jr., Dylan James Breton, Brittany Ann Camacho, Kimberly Lynn Carreiro, Jason Gomes
Castro, Jason Phillip Cesar, Emmanuel Cicneros Ojeda, Tony Jaymes Coelho, Vanesa Marie-E
Conceicao, Brendan Kieran Corbett, Corey Edward Correia, Antone William Costa IV, Mariah
Shannon Cotter, Kyle Michael Coutinho, Kayla Almeida DaCosta, Teresa Conceicao DaCruz,
Jonathan Douglas DaSilva, Adam James Day, Andrew DeCrosta, Charlayne Viera Delgado, Eric
Matthew DeSousa, Jakelyn Victoria Diaz, Haley Alice Duff and Aaron Mark Faria.
Also, Diarny Oliveir Fernandes, Seige Viera Ferreira, Samantha Ann Figueiredo, Courtney
Miranda Francis, Karla Nicole Galvan, Danielle Villar Gaudette, Alexis Jamie Green, Jennifer
Marie Grotta, Ashton Patricia Guerra, Korey Stephen Hamel, Melissa Anne Hebert, Kalene
Elizabeth Kobza, Thomas Cody Leman, Kayla Carvalho Leonor, Jared Robert Liberty, Cassidy
Lou Long, Corey Justin Lopes, Ryan Adam Maccord, Nicholas Richard Manzone, Mikayla Trini
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Martinelli, Josalyn Ray McCrohan, Kathrine Elizb Medeiros, Luise Melendez Figueroa, Chelsie
Rose Mendes, Ariana Rogers Monteiro, Sherilynn O;Brian, Robert Dennis Paquin, Mollie Rene
Oeitavino, Luis Ramon Perez, Katie Nicole Pike, Michael Paul Rapoza, Alexandria Jade
Richards, Eric Scott Rodrigues, Matthew Alves Rodrigues, Rachel Lynn Santiago, Nina Rose
Santos, Natasha Marie Sarmento, Elizabeth Ellen Savadyga, Kenneth Stuart Sepulveda, Cody
James Shwedo, Amy Brooke Sylvia, Victoria Alliso Tremblay and Karphly Vilus.
From Dartmouth: Courtney Marie Almeida, Macy Justina Andre, Amy Leigh Clarke, Linsey
Ann Cormier, Dylan James Fisher, Kelsey Marie Frade, Daniel Joseph Frois, Renea Cheryl
Gauvin, Erica Gomes, Robert Ryker Greenhalgh, Ashlee Rose Junier, Zachary William Keiran,
Kaylin Rae Lynch, Kara Ashley Rebello, Nicholas Michael Rego, Tabitha Louise Silva,
Kayleigh Dawn Simas, Cassandra Deolive Soares, Kylie Brooke Souza and Michael Ryan Vaz.
From Fairhaven: Peter Joseph Albano, Tyler Dean Baptista, Dustin Michael Bourque, Samantha
Michele Collins, Brady Richard Correia, Taylor Talb Days-Merrill, Zoe Lorraine Gelinas, Jaryd
Ty Horsley, Elizabeth Marie Irwin, Ethan Elliot Kirkwood, Kenzi Eli Lopes-Pimental, Angela
Maria Lucidi, Jayme Lee Machado, Krystina Lizette Matos, Jacob David Miller and Amy Lynn
Rapoza.
GNB Voc-Tech held a special scholarship awards breakfast for these students on Nov. 29
recognizing all 120 recipients. The Adams scholarship is open to all public school students who
score in the “Advanced” category in either the English or math section of the MCAS test and
score in at least the “Proficient” category on the other section of the exam by the end of their
junior year. The student's MCAS scores must also rank in the top 25 percent of their school
district to qualify. The scholarship award covers only tuition; it does not cover college fees or
room and board.
Steam Engineering Students Continue 21 Year Streak
Seven Steam Engineering students from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
High School have earned state licenses enabling them to get a big head start in their trade. Four
seniors earned a 1st Class Fireman's license from the Massachusetts Department of Public
Safety; three seniors earned a 2nd Class Fireman's license.
The students kept alive a streak that has continued for 21 consecutive years. During each of those
years, at least one student in the program has earned a state license entitling him – or her – to
begin a career as a boiler operator.
“We're really happy for our students – and very proud of them” said Paul R. Coelho, lead teacher
in the Steam Engineering program at GNB Voc-Tech.
Students earning their 1st Class license include Lukas Smith, Bria Mendoza, Kevin Pacheco and
Liam Norton. All four earned their 2nd Class Fireman's license during their junior year.
Bria Mendoza is the first female student at GNB Voc-Tech to earn her 1st Class Fireman's
license while still in high school.
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Students earning a 2nd Class Fireman's license include Evan Pereira, Stacy Medeiros, and Caleb
Duarte.
Students Evan Pereira and Stacy Medeiros live in Fairhaven. The other five students live in New
Bedford.
Several of the students already have made post-graduation plans. Lukas Smith and Liam Norton
have already been accepted and will be attending Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Bria
Mendoza has been accepted and will be attending Rhode Island College.
The students recently passed a written and oral exam administered by the Massachusetts
Department of Public Safety, Division of Inspection. The state license will enable the students to
continue in the trade or pursue a post-secondary education.
“Earning the state license is a big step and opens up a number of career paths for the students.”,
Coelho said. Students have the opportunity to become high pressure boiler operators or
technicians or hold any one of numerous positions in the field. Coelho credits the students'
success to their own hard work and to teamwork among the Steam Engineering teachers,
including teachers Ed Fragata and James Koska.
Students in the Steam Engineering program are responsible for operating and maintaining the
school's power plant, including operation of high pressure boilers, turbines, pumps, chillers, and
two cogeneration units producing approximately 350 kilowatts of the school's electricity. They
also conduct chemical water analysis. Students often are attracted to the Steam Engineering
program because of the high salaries that graduates can earn.
GNB Voc-Tech is the only vocational-technical high school in Massachusetts where students can
get the necessary training to take the Second Class Fireman exam. The license entitles the holder
to operate any high pressure boiler under the supervision of a licensed engineer or fireman.
Many of the school's Steam Engineering graduates now operate the electrical power plants
throughout Massachusetts.
Students Earn Major Appliance Repair Certifications
Sixteen students at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School have
earned national certification as service technicians in Major Appliance Repair. The students – all
juniors – are majoring in HVAC-R/Appliance Technology at GNB Voc-Tech.
Students earning national certification include juniors Tyler Baker, Nathan Brightman, Nathan
DaSilva, Brandon deAndrade, Shawn DeCarmo, Nathan Ewaszko, Kristina Lima, Mariah
Montella, Matthew Nougeira, Jacob Torres, Tyler Sylvia, and Andrew Winslow from New
Bedford, Cameron Dexter, Jacob Gomes, and Matthew Lang from Dartmouth and Nelson
DaSilva of Fairhaven.
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“We're very proud of these students,” said Steve Ellis, one of the teachers in the HVAC-R
/Appliance Technology program.
To earn national certification, the students needed to pass eight different comprehensive
examinations, which measure their skills in consumer relations, diagnostic techniques and repair
ability for all types of domestic major appliances. The students took the exams late last spring
and got the results over the summer.
The students are among a select group of major appliance service technicians in the United
States to be certified as Certified Appliance Professionals with a Graduate Technician rating. The
Graduate Technician rating is the highest available level of recognition for technical expertise
given by the major home appliance industry to high school students.
Certification is strictly voluntary and only those who possess extraordinary skills in the field of
appliance repair will attempt the rigorous testing procedure, officials said. Both Ellis and fellow
teacher Robert Enos are certified as Master Technicians.
The Professional Service Association, the group which offers the certification, is a not-for-profit
trade association representing independent appliance and electronic service centers. The
certification programs developed by PSA are designed to encourage excellence and pride in the
industry.
The students' two-year Graduate Certificate may be upgraded to a Master Technician Rating
after two years, providing they have obtained at least two years of field experience.
Computer Camp Attracts Students
For the 12th straight summer, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
will be running a computer camp for area young people. In addition, the school will be offering a
Creative Art Camp.
Computer Camp is designed to introduce area students to the world of technology through handson projects. It will begin on July 11.
Art Camp will introduce young people to drawing and painting, working with clay, computer
design, and digital photography. It will begin Aug. 1. Registration is now open. Space is limited.
“Our summer camps will run for five weeks this year,” says Rick Quintin, the Computer Camp's
director. “We've got three weeks of Computer Camp and two weeks of Art Camp.”
This year, the school is offering three different sessions of Computer Camp, starting July 11, July
18, and July 25. The sessions are designed so a student could attend just one week or all three.
The program is open to all new students as well as those who have attended the program in
previous years. The program serves students entering 4th through 8th grade.
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Computer Camp is a project-based program where area youth get hands-on training in various
topics using the school's state-of-the-art equipment. Each student works on his or her own
computer, gets a snack at break time, and gets a Computer Camp t-shirt. The cost is $100 per
week for students living within the district: New Bedford, Dartmouth or Fairhaven. It is $110 per
week for students living outside the district. To enroll on-line or to obtain more information, visit
the school's website at http://www.gnbvt.edu/CompCamp/Default.htm. Interested students or
their parents can also leave a message at (508) 998-3321, ext. 300, or e-mail Computer Camp
director Rick Quintin at [email protected].
Art Camp begins immediately after Computer Camp. There are two separate sessions, starting
Aug. 1 and Aug. 8. Art Camp is designed for students entering 3rd through 8th grade.
Summer Art Camp will offer a variety of workshops from drawing to painting, working with
clay, computers and digital photography all in state-of-the-art facilities. Each student gets a
snack at break time and will bring home all of their projects.
The charge for Summer Art Camp is $100 per week for anyone living in the district: New
Bedford, Dartmouth or Fairhaven. It is $110 per week for those living outside the district. In
addition, students in Art Camp will be charged a $25 lab fee. For more information, contact Thai
Panayakul at (508) 998-3321, ext. 232, or e-mail [email protected].
Summer Camps at GNB Voc-Tech are taught by GNB Voc-Tech teachers and assisted by VocTech students. Each session is independent of each other, so a student may attend any one week
or all of the sessions. Lessons and projects change from year to year, so returning campers are
always welcomed. All sessions run from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through Friday.
Transportation is not provided.
GNB Voc-Tech Sports Teams Build Upon Last Year’s Success
During calendar year 2011, we enjoyed another great year in sports. Leonard F. Sylvia,
Coordinator of Health and Physical Education, reported that the school continues to build upon
last year’s success. Mr. Sylvia has served as the school’s Athletic Director for 13 years.
Here is a brief recap:
Winter Sports:
The Boys winter Track team went 8-0 and won the South Coast Conference. The girls’ team was
.500 and did extremely well for a young team. Boys’ basketball and Ice Hockey didn’t make the
tournament but were very competitive. Our girls’ basketball team won the Voc-Tech State
Tournament and beat Nantucket, Bishop Connolly, and West Bridgewater before losing to Hull
in the Division 4 South Sectional Final of the MIAA Tournament.
Spring Sports:
Boys’ lacrosse was very competitive playing a lot of Division 1 teams and missing the MIAA
tournament by one game each of the last three seasons. Girls’ lacrosse played as a junior varsity
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team in its first year and will become a varsity team in the spring of 2012. In 2012, the South
Coast Conference (SCC) will have a boys’ and girls’ lacrosse league now that we have 5 teams.
We have been playing Independent for the last two years. Boy’s track won the SCC with an 8 – 0
record. The girls were competitive with a very young team. The baseball team finished the
season with a 12 – 8 record qualifying for the state tournament. They defeated Dennis Yarmouth
but lost to Plymouth South in the Division 2 MIAA Tournament. The girls’ softball team had a
record of 15 – 8. They defeated Upper Cape and Bishop Connolly before losing to Case in the
MIAA Division 3 South Sectional Semi-finals. The boys’ volleyball team qualified for the
MIAA Division 1 tournament and was defeated by New Bedford in the first round. They had a 9
– 10 record.
Fall Sports:
The girls’ volleyball team had an 18 – 7 record. They won the Vocational State Tournament for
the 2nd year in a row. They also qualified for the Division 2 MIAA tournament defeating
Duxbury and Silver Lake before losing to Fairhaven in the South Sectional Semi-final round.
Girls Soccer was very competitive ending the year with 6 – 9 – 3 record but defeated both
Fairhaven and Bourne for the first time. The boys’ soccer team ended the year with a 20 – 4 – 1
record winning the SCC. They also won the Division 1 South Sectional Championship against
Boston College High School before losing to Masconomet Regional in the Division 1 Semi-final
round. This is the furthest our soccer team has ever gone during my 13 year tenure. Golf was
very competitive with a relatively young team, only 1 senior. Cross Country was extremely
successful winning the boys SCC title 7-0 and being extremely competitive in the girls’
competition with a 5 – 2 record. Football team finished the year with 7-5 record winning the
Voc-Tech State Bowl game for the 2nd year in a row. This was the first winning season since
1991.
GNB Voc-Tech Wins Second-Straight State Vocational Crown
In the Large School State Vocational Tournament finals, the GNB Voc-Tech girls volleyball
team squeaked out a victory in the first game 28-26, before cruising in the next two by scores of
25-14 and 25-17 to sweep Blackstone Valley for the program's second-straight vocational crown.
Jasmine Burris filled up the stat sheet, going 20-for-20 from the service line with five aces to go
along with eight kills.
Stephanie Antoine led the team offensively with 14 kills followed by Vanesa Conceicao, who
had 12.
Casey Lopes spread the ball around nicely with 28 assists and Kenzi Pimental went 5-for-5 at the
net.
Defensively, Lindsey Shurtleff led the way with a team-high 20 digs while Chelsea Mendes
chipped in with 10.
Voc-Tech Girls Take Shot Put Title
GNB Voc-Tech's Jasmine Burris, Courtney Botelho, and Jessica Collins teamed up to win the
shot-put event at the Division 2 State Relays held Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center in
Roxbury.
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The trio's combined throw of 94-3½ broke the school record they set at the South Coast
Conference Relays in December by a half inch.
Burris led the way at 32-7½, Botelho chipped in with a 30-3½ effort, and Collins added a throw
of 31-4½.
"That was pretty big. They beat the second-place team by over two feet," GNB Voc-Tech coach
Mark Thornhill said. "It was a good performance by all three to come through and do well at that
level of competition."
Dartmouth finished second in the sprint medley en route to taking sixth place in the team
standings at the same meet.
Devyn Pryor, Arleigha Cook, Riley Marion, and Kathryn Hiller combined for a time of 4:20.72
in the sprint medley, and they also teamed up for a fourth-place time of 4:16.17 in the 4x400
relay.
Maura Gonsalves (14-2½), Marion (13-7½), and Tess Arruda (13-4¼) added a third-place effort
in the long-jump relay with a combined leap of 44-5½.
GNB Voc-Tech Three-Peats South Coast Conference Champion
The GNB Voc-Tech boys soccer team celebrated its third consecutive South Coast Conference
championship in traditional style.
It doused head coach Henry Andrade with the water bucket.
"Was I surprised?" Andrade repeated the question, dripping with the result of the bucket. "I saw
Corey Lopes with a smirk on his face, but then it was too late to avoid it."
It was at the end of a 2-0 victory over Wareham that clinched the title for the Bears (15-1-1, 131-1 SCC) in a game that they dominated. The field looked tilted and Wareham was running
uphill both halves.
GNB Voc-Tech possessed the ball and played almost the entire game on the Wareham side of
midfield. The Bears had 10 corner kicks and Wareham had none. Luis Carranza made one save
on a long shot in recording the shutout for the winners while his counterpart in the Wareham net,
Tyler Russell, made 14 saves and watched as at least a half dozen more excellent opportunities
from in front sailed over or past the net.
"I thought we played very well, but we just couldn't finish," Andrade said. "Their goalie played
very well."
If there was a measuring-stick game for first-year coach Jim Felix of Wareham, this was it. He
has said that his team (1-11-3) was improving and its 2-0 loss, which included an own-goal, was
a marked difference from its 5-1 loss to the same team earlier in the season.
"It's unbelievable how much this team has grown this season," Felix said. "Tyler did a good job
today and he's progressed so much this year. He knows he'll face a ton of shots every game, but
he kept battling.
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"That's a good team (Voc-Tech) and we have to play hard to keep in the game and take our
chances when they come. We're going to compete every game."
The Wareham chances were few and far between, mainly due to the efforts of the GNB VocTech defense, led by senior captain Pedro Gomez and junior sweeper Simeon Bailey.
The two dominated the defensive end of the field for the Bears and generated offense at the same
time.
"Pedro is a four-year starter at left back and he's a good player," Andrade said. "He's small but
tough and he reads the game well."
Gomez has been playing defense since he started playing the game when he was seven years old.
"I like to play defense," the 5-foot-3 sparkplug said. "We play like a team and help each other. I
just go hard every play. It's my last year and I have to enjoy this."
While Gomez is diminutive, Bailey stands 6-foot-1 and is a big man in the Bears' defensive play.
"I'm the last man (in front of the keeper) and I want to make sure there are no goals scored," he
said. "I want to shut them down before they start.
"Our defense has been pretty good this year. I've moved around before, but this year I've been on
defense. I like to score goals, but we have plenty of good forwards."
Andrade likes what he sees from his first-year varsity sweeper.
"Simeon is pretty fast and he plays with a lot of confidence," the coach said. "All year long, our
defense has been very steady. Cody (Leonor) and Simeon are tall and our size helps in the
middle. The two smaller guys (Gomez and Kyle Shindel) are on the sides."
GNB Voc-Tech took a 1-0 lead at 25:32 of the first half when Felipe Dias took the ball from a
defender and left-footed a shot from about six yards out.
The second goal, at 3:09 of the second half, was credited to Timmy Amaral, who worked for it,
but didn't put the ball in the net. His shot was stopped by Russell, but the rebound came out in
front and went into the net off a Wareham player.
Russell got some help holding GNB Voc-Tech at bay in the first half, making six of his saves in
the first 40 minutes and getting assistance from Brendan Lacourse, who kicked away a shot at
the right post after it got past the keeper.
In the second half, his signature save came off the foot of Nick Oliveira at the 18-minute mark.
Oliveira's shot deflected off a defender and Russell had to change direction, head back from
where he came and made the save, smothering the shot.
GNB Voc-Tech plays Old Rochester at home Wednesday and would like to reverse its lone loss
of the season, 1-0, to the Bulldogs. It finishes the season against non-league Taunton and waits
for the pairings for the Vocational Tournament the following week.
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Bears Win Vocational Football Title
The defense shined and GNB Voc-Tech hammered home a point Thursday night in a 17-14 win
over Greater Lawrence Tech in the Large School State Vocational Bowl at Braintree High
School.
"We came in 6-5 and a lot of people thought we didn't belong here," GNB Voc-Tech coach
Chuck Allaire said. "We play in a pretty good league (South Coast Conference) though, and we
proved that we're a good team by beating a good team."
The Bears (7-5) successfully defended their vocational title with a solid defensive effort that shut
down a good running team.
Junior Cristian Rivera, who had rushed for 1,555 yards this season, finished with 33 on 11
carries for the Reggies, who wrapped up a 9-3 season.
"We wanted to keep him bottled up," Allaire said. "We knew that we couldn't let him get going
and he had a quiet night."
The Bears, who notched a 25-22 win over Southeastern in last year's title game, were powered
by tremendous efforts from senior defensive back Tyler Holdsworth and senior lineman Brady
Correia.
"We won this game with our defense," said Holdsworth, who batted down a 2-point pass with
2:36 left in the fourth quarter that kept the Bears in front 17-14. "We knew we were up against a
team that could move the ball, but we came to play and we made a lot of big stops."
The teams combined for seven turnovers, with Voc-Tech losing the ball four times on three
fumbles and an interception in a game that was scoreless after the first quarter.
The Bears took a 7-0 lead on a 1-yard scoring run by senior Tristenn Clark (71 yards on 17
carries) and the first of two extra points by senior Justyn Soares with 9:56 left in the second
quarter.
Greater Lawrence quarterback Marcos Ortiz, who had problems handling the snap all game on a
cold, raw night, fumbled the ball on the Reggies' next possession, and Voc-Tech took advantage
when junior quarterback Tyler Sylvia hooked up with senior A.J. Hogan for a 20-yard
touchdown pass that helped give the Bears a 14-0 advantage at the break.
The Reggies put together their best drive of the game after taking the second-half kickoff.
They needed only four plays to get into the end zone on a 56-yard touchdown pass to junior
Jonathan Montero, and Ortiz made a wild dive into the end zone to add the two-point conversion
and make it 14-8.
Voc-Tech scored its biggest points of the game the next time it touched the ball. Faced with a
fourth-and-goal at the Greater Lawrence four-yard line, Allaire sent in Soares for a 20-yard field
goal that sailed through the uprights to give the Bears a 17-8 lead with 4:31 left to play in the
third quarter.
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"That was a big kick," Allaire said. "We needed to get some points out of that drive and Justyn
came through for us."
Greater Lawrence hung tough though, and the Reggies cashed in on a Voc-Tech fumble with
2:36 left to play when Ortiz scored on a 1-yard keeper to pull his team to within 17-14.
Holdsworth then came up big for the Bears when he batted down a two-point pass by Ortiz, and
Voc-Tech caught a break when Greater Lawrence tried an ill-advised onside kick.
The ball traveled only five yards before going out of bounds, and the five-yard penalty gave the
Bears the ball at the Reggies' 40, but junior Corey Ponte fumbled and Greater Lawrence
recovered.
Taking over at their own 40 with 2:28 left, the Reggies were never able to get anything going
and they turned the ball over on downs after back-to-back incomplete passes that dashed their
final hope.
"I'm proud of the game my kids played," Allaire said. "They had a great week of practice and
they came up here on a mission to prove that they're a good team. It feels a lot better to finish 7-5
instead of 6-6. After finishing 6-6 last year, we didn't want to have another .500 season."
Voc-Tech Theatre Company
The revitalized Voc-Tech Theatre Company hosted two productions, Grease, our most successful
play to date in the school’s history was performed in the spring of 2011 and Hum Bug was
presented in December of 2011
Both productions were well received by their audiences.
Credit for these fine productions goes mainly to Artistic Director Gerald A. Morrissey, Jr., who
works tirelessly throughout the year.
GNB Voc-Tech Project Bears a Special Mention
For the tenth year in a row, students from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical
High School are teaming up with the New Bedford Police Department to bring some comfort and
joy to area children in need.
Students from three career and technical education programs at GNB Voc-Tech this year once
again joined forces with the police on the “Books and Bears” community service project.
Students majoring in Fashion Design, Early Childhood Education, and Media Technology
produced 20 teddy bears – along with coloring books, story books, and tote bags – for children
affected by trauma. Students presented the teddy bears, coloring books, and story books to
representatives from the New Bedford Police Department on April 26.
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“Outstanding job – excellent,” said Sgt. Amos Melo, who supervises the New Bedford Police
Department's School Resource Officers Unit. “You'd be surprised at what these bears – and these
books – mean to the children.” Police will keep the books and bears in their cruiser cars and
distribute them to young children who are affected by traumatic events such as domestic
violence, sexual abuse, a parent's death, court proceedings, fires, or major accidents. In addition
to Melo, the New Bedford Police Department was represented at the presentation ceremony by
Officer Leanne Fisher, the School Resource Officer at GNB Voc-Tech.
Superintendent-Director Michael R. Shea told the students that they did a great job on the project
and told them how important it was to the community.
More than 60 students and several teachers and staff members took part in the project. The New
Bedford Police Department presented all of them with certificates for their efforts. Juniors
majoring in Fashion Design designed, stuffed and stitched four kinds of teddy bears: the polar
bear, black bear, grizzly bear, and panda bear. Freshmen in Fashion Design constructed tote bags
to hold the bears. Juniors from Early Childhood Education created coloring books about the
bears and developed a design for the tote bags. Freshmen majoring in Media Technology wrote,
illustrated, designed and published story books.
Fashion Design teachers Eileen DeRego, Mary Ann Zuber, and Shirley Tavares; Fashion Design
teaching assistant Amy Corriveau; Early Childhood Education teachers Deborah Brightman and
Michael Lipp; Early Childhood Education teaching assistant Lynne Bagaco; and Media
Technology teacher William Gauthier all assisted with the project.
It’s Easy Being Green at GBN Voc-Tech
With skyrocketing oil prices, sustainable energy has never been a hotter topic than it is today.
"Green energy is everywhere, so it makes perfect sense to have it in our classrooms," said James
Igoe, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School's facilities manager.
"We saw an opportunity to really show the students how these technologies work and we took
it."
Two years ago, the school erected a 30-foot vertical axis wind turbine and last year added
photovoltaic cells to harness solar power. Voc-Tech's newest endeavor seeks to use geothermal
energy to cool water in two 1,000-gallon fish tanks housing fish and cared for by the students in
the GNB Voc-Tech's environmental science and technology program.
The school plans to sink four wells of at least 50 feet in depth and then slowly run water from the
tanks through a pipe that runs into and out of each well. The series of wells will act as heat
exchangers, cooling the water to 52 degrees, the year-round temperature at that depth. Water
from the fish tanks will never actually touch the groundwater; it will only run through the pipe.
"It's exciting because you hear a lot about these kinds of things, but to get to see it in action is
totally different," said Kenny Sepulveda of New Bedford, a junior in the program.
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"This is better than just reading about it in a book." Sepulveda's sentiments are echoed by his
peers and teachers. "When you can take complex topics like geothermal energy and show them
the practical application, it's a win/win for everyone," said Larry Carlesi, who has taught in the
environmental science and technology program since its inception seven years ago. While many
students spend most of their time sitting at their desks surrounded by four walls, those in the
environmental science and technology program are just as likely to be found out working in the
field. "I like the hands-on learning a lot," said junior Amy Tavares, who hopes to become a
veterinarian. "You learn a lot in here."
This year, 10 students will graduate from this one particular concentration with eight of them
already accepted into competitive college science programs. Many, like Sepulveda who will be
employed in a water treatment facility, are also planning to work summer jobs directly related to
their field of study.
"This is authentic learning," said Carlesi. "We make sure these kids are prepared for college and
work. They leave here with a lot of tools they can use." "This is a great model for how having a
sustainable lifestyle can be incorporated into everyone's homes," said Christopher Pires, the
program's curriculum leader.
In the second stage of the project, the school will operate the pumps that circulate the fish tank
water with energy from its 3 kilowatt wind turbine, photovoltaic panels attached to the school,
and a 74 kilowatt micro turbine donated to the school by Siemens Industry Inc. The micro
turbine, worth approximately $75,000, is a co-generation system that will be located in the
school's Steam Engineering program. In the final stage of the project, the school will hook up the
entire system to a kiosk display designed by Siemens and located near the Welcome Center at
Voc-Tech.
The kiosk will allow students to track and compare the efficiency of the various technologies.
"So it won't just be students from this particular program benefitting from the project, but the
entire school," said Igoe, noting that teachers and students are involved in all aspects of the
design and implementation of the project.
For example, engineering students assisted with the conceptual design of the project, while
electrical students will complete the wiring. "Like everything around here, this is a real team
effort," he said.
Students Help Again With “Operation Turkey”
Students from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School brightened the
Thanksgiving Day holiday for local veterans again this year.
This is the fourth year of “Operation Turkey,” an effort to make sure that all New Bedford
veterans get a good meal on Thanksgiving Day. The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, a local non-
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profit organization, donates the turkeys – about thirty in number. The turkeys are cooked at
Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech under the direction of Culinary Arts teacher Robert Wilkinson.
From there, the turkeys are brought to the Veterans Transition House where about eight students,
three teachers, and several Program Advisory Committee members from the GNB Voc-Tech
Legal and Protective Services program prepare the meals, including gravy.
Residents of the Transition House eat there. But most of the meals are delivered to vets who
have been previously identified by the City’s Veterans Agent and officials at the Veterans
Transition House. Some are brought to veterans at the Sean Brooks Veterans House.
The goal was to feed at least 300 people, with about one pound of turkey in each meal.
GNB Voc-Tech students involved in “Operation Turkey” include Ashlee Junier, Kalene Kobza,
Gregory Desrosiers, and several other student volunteers.
Legal and Protective Services teachers involved in the project include Atty. Kellie Martin, Atty.
Eileen Mullen, and Richard Spirlet.
Adult Education Program Has Strong Year
Under the direction of Robert M. Pimental, Student Services and School Facilities Director,
the school offers one of the largest adult evening education programs in the region. During
2010-11 school years, our program served more than 2,000 students for the fourth year in a row.
Each semester, students are able to choose from dozens of courses in a wide range of fields.
Practical art classes, which typically cost $60 to $85, consist of students looking for personal
enrichment. These types of classes include art, quilting, knitting, sewing, and upholstery. Many
of these students take classes over multiple semesters due to the social nature of the class.
Additionally, courses are offered in our technical areas, such as carpentry, welding, collision
repair, machine shop and computer classes. The tuition for these classes is $100 to $150,
depending on the topic. Also included in this section are Spanish, Portuguese, and American
Sign Language classes.
The school also offers several courses that are required for licensing in various trades. We are an
approved site for classes with the MA State Board of Electricians, MA State Board of Plumbers
and Gas Fitters, and MA State Board of Steam Engineers. We also provide certification for
National Restaurant Association Serv-Safe, American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (EKG
Technician) and OSHA construction and safety. Tuition generally ranges from $200 to $600 per
course, depending on the subject. We have also developed working relationships with area
agencies such as the New Bedford/Fall River Career Centers, local MA Rehab Commissions,
and local and state Veteran Assistance programs.
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Residents of New Bedford, Dartmouth and Fairhaven – the three communities in the district –
get a break on tuition costs. Senior citizen students (60 or over) also receive a $10 discount on
tuition. Students also travel from outside of our sending district, including Martha’s Vineyard
and areas of Rhode Island.
Enrollment in the Adult Education program
New Bedford
Dartmouth
Fairhaven
Non-District Residents
Totals
Fall 2010
298
140
80
193
711
Winter 2011
303
138
76
215
732
Spring 2011
242
129
44
157
572
Linda Enos, Superintendent-Director
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
Annual Report for Calendar Year 2011
Submitted February 11, 2011
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DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY TELEVISION
247 Russells Mills Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 984-1359
www.DCTV18.com
Staff:
Cynthia Marland, Ed. D., Director of Media
Peter Chasse, Technical Manager
Derek Frates, Production Coordinator
Joshua Moulding, Operations Coordinator
Board of Directors:
Joseph Barbero, Council on Aging
David Cressman, Executive Administrator
Larry Edmundson, Community Liaison
Paul Levasseur, Council on Aging
Ana Riley, Superintendent, Dartmouth Public Schools
Russell Robinson, Technology Liaison
James Thompson, Chairperson
Our mission is as follows:
Dartmouth Community Television (DCTV), Channel 18, is a senior, educational,
and governmental partnership, dedicated to the production and cable casting
of high quality programming for the residents of Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Since its move in 2010, the new DCTV facility located at 247 Russells Mills Road has
been a great fit for Dartmouth’s own television production headquarters. The studio is easily
accessible, located next door to the Dartmouth Police Department. This past year during
Hurricane Irene, it was fortunate to be so close to the command center at DPD as the town
weathered the storm.
The new facility itself consists of a state of the art High Definition studio, control room,
kitchen studio, editing suite, cablecast room, conference room, office space, reception area, and
storage room. All of this can be found in the restored, 116 year-old building, formerly called the
“Old Town Hall.” The new studio is in the process of upgrading to a High-Definition (HD)
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format and contains low-energy lighting and also has a robotic, in-house operating system wired
throughout the studio.
This new operating system gave DCTV new possibilities in 2011. Over 230 productions
were filmed and aired on Channel 18 during 2011. Cooking with the Dartmouth Wanderers has
continued production in the new kitchen setup and shows like Cooking with Colby and A Taste of
Local Cuisine bring new flavor to the Town of Dartmouth. As in years past, DCTV is proud to
continue to bring Dartmouth coverage of school-related events, municipal meetings, and events
that make our town unique. DCTV has now begun to transition into HD format. Over the past
year, some productions were recorded and edited in HD and transmitted by analog signal.
Government Coverage
DCTV has always been committed to providing high-quality coverage of municipal
meetings throughout the Town of Dartmouth. Channel 18 provides LIVE coverage of the Select
Board meetings. In addition, tape-delayed coverage of the Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings
and Planning Board Meetings from inside the John Marland Meeting Room in Dartmouth Town
Hall can also be seen on Channel 18. We also carry LIVE gavel-to-gavel coverage of the annual
and spring town meetings.
Mr. Jim Travers, a retired educator, continues to host a pre-Town Meeting program in which
Dartmouth students research specific articles and interview the sponsors of the articles LIVE on
Channel 18 pre-Town Meeting. We also feature interviews with local candidates and reporters
including Alex Siegel, Adam Kitchen, and Jimmy Wilkins.
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The Dartmouth Wanderers from the Council on Aging
The Wanderers include Joe Barbero, Paul Levasseur, Charles Ditata, Edith Andrews, Ida
Case, Rubye Finger, Maria Connor, Ruben Goldstein, Janet Doe, Pam Cole, and Eleanor White.
These programs focus on health, town government and history. The Wanderers have become a
model for senior citizen video programming throughout the state.
The Dartmouth Wanderers received the “Innovator of Year Award” from the
Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging and Senior Center Directors
(MCOA). Nominated by the MCOA Board and awarded at their annual conference, this
recognition is for the creative use of cable grant money to achieve multiple goals. Every year
MCOA searches statewide for the best innovation or Innovator in the field of eldercare
programs and services to showcase the talent in our Commonwealth. Each of the Wanderers
brings their own unique background and exceptional quality to producing a variety of shows for
DCTV.
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Charlie Ditata produced an extensive, hour long program called, A Golf History of
Dartmouth, which was showcased at the Allendale Country Club. He has also produced
another in-depth special called, Scallops, Sea to Shore. Charlie has been a part of Wanderers
cooking shows for over 12 years and works a great deal with Town of Dartmouth veterans
creating productions.
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Paul Levasseur has worked on many historical documentaries including Early Water
Powered Mills of Dartmouth, Trains of Dartmouth, and most recently, The Trolley Car Lines
of Dartmouth. He also produced, New Bedford Through the Lens with the New Bedford Art
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Museum. He has also been involved in lectures and festivals about Native American Culture
programs.
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Maria Connor worked with the Coastline Elderly Services to produce Foster Grandparents
which focused on donating the time to reading and visiting with families who are less
fortunate.
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Pam Cole created Quakers—350th Anniversary, about The History of Quakers in New
England. She has also produced a number of shows about the services of the Council on
Aging and Friends of the Elderly.
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Edith Andrews has been a part of Dartmouth Wanderers Cooking shows since its beginning.
Edith is the liaison for a show produced at UMass Dartmouth where authors come to speak
about their books for the UMass Dartmouth Library Association.
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Rubye Finger has focuses her programs on helping the elderly community with shows such
as Elder Law with Susan Thompson and Assisted Living Solutions.
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Ida Case presented three historical shows including Fort Tabor, Fort Phoenix, and a Tour of
Fall River Heritage Park, all on location.
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Joe Barbero has brought an inside look at the Town Meeting Warrant by interviewing the
Executive Administrator. He also conducts interviews on Town Talk—his most interesting to
date being Joe’s interview with Massachusetts State Congressman, Barney Frank.
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Eleanor White has helped produce two programs about farms and agriculture in the region.
This year, she produced Fire Districts of Dartmouth: Past and Present and History of
Dartmouth schools. On her series, Interesting people of Dartmouth, she has interviewed
Brian Rose, Dori Legge, Robert Keith, filmmaker Jay Burke, and Steven Caravana.
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New Programs
DCTV has always found educational programming to be important and they were proud
to cover a special event for DHS in November 2011. Reality Day was a program organized at
the high school by volunteer Mark Eisenberg. Students in the 11th grade arrived at school and
were thrown into a virtual “real world” as a 25-year old looking for a place to live, a job and a
way to figure out their life. Some students experienced the good life while others found a more
harsh future. The outcome was a new outlook on planning for the future. DCTV talked to the
students involved, the people in charge and some of the over 70 volunteers to get their viewpoint
of the day.
A Taste of Local Cuisine is the studio’s latest cooking show experience, utilizing DCTV’s
high-tech kitchen. Local chefs from the Dartmouth area have come in throughout the year and
shared some of their restaurant’s favorite recipes with viewers. Contributing chefs have come
from Not Your Average Joe’s, Fay’s II, Mirasol’s Café, and Texas Roadhouse.
Shoreline Tour of Dartmouth took DCTV viewers on a coastal tour of Dartmouth. Harbor
Master Steve Melo gave the Wanderers a comprehensive tour of the Dartmouth harbor by boat.
The Trolley Car Lines of Dartmouth was produced by Wanderer Paul Levasseur and
student volunteer Clark Miller. This hour long documentary discussed the details about
Dartmouth’s two historical trolley lines— the Padanaram line and the Lincoln Park Line, which
ran from New Bedford to Fall River. This thorough look through photos and video clips gave a
unique look into Dartmouth’s rich historical past. DCTV held a premiere for the documentary at
the Dartmouth Council on Aging in December 2011.
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Education
DCTV and Dartmouth High School have continued working together during the past few
years to develop their partnership in the teaching of Broadcast Journalism. The DHS Media club
was reintroduced and the students now have the opportunity to gain on-site production
experience with the DCTV production truck.
In April 2011, DCTV offered a Video Camp to local students, ages 13-15. The camp
consisted of a week-long course with DCTV staff to learn the aspects of pre-production, video
production, and editing. In 2011 DCTV developed yet another partnership with a local school,
Friends Academy, providing their students with a chance to learn hands-on about television
production.
From the Dartmouth Public School System, we have received help from Dartmouth High
students Adam Kitchen, Alexandra Siegel, Jimmy Wilkins, Clark Miller, Kendra Jusseaume,
Alex DeMello, Kelly Gin, Madison Lombard, Hallie Cardoza, Emily Quinn, Kevin Pierce,
Andrew Mello, Mike Rogers, and DJ Bishop.
There was a great turnout this year for work-study interns at UMass Dartmouth. This
year’s eager group of thirteen new and returning interns included Giovanni Norgil, Thomas
Podeilsky, Darlene Almeida, Victoria Delannoy, Jessica Connor, Stephany Luminello, John
Connor, Nicole Tyler, Brett Stogryn, Tyler Chasse, Ryan Mallas, Lucas Bartholomew, and
Reynaldo Lewis
Former interns from the university and Dartmouth High now make up a team of
dedicated freelance production staff. William Bond, Michael Fernandes, Jessica Gove and Todd
Migliacci are called upon to fill various roles during productions throughout the year.
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The sports commentating staff for sports coverage included Ian Abreu, Paul Brasells,
Nick Baptist, John Cabral, Tom Gaisson, Brian Jalbert, Rick Jalbert, Ethan Lopez, Jim
McGonigle, Paul Santos, Jim Thompson, John Thompson, Tim Thompson, Ed Wiley, and Bill
Young. Without the help of these dedicated high school volunteers, college work-study interns,
as well as the commentating staff, DCTV would not be able to provide as much quality coverage
and variety of local sports.
High school sports programming on DCTV includes football, boys and girls basketball,
ice hockey, boys and girls soccer, field hockey, baseball, softball, lacrosse and volleyball.
Coverage extends through all playoffs and tournaments.
UMass Dartmouth football, men’s ’and women’s’ basketball and ice hockey were
covered this year. DCTV covered the men’s basketball team through its run in the Little East
Tournament in spring 2011.
Staff Accomplishments
Technician Manager Peter Chasse has been in the process of upgrading the studio to an
HD format. The operating system for “in house” productions is also robotic and wired to serve
other rooms within the DCTV facility. Peter received a grant from NSTAR to use Videssence
low energy lighting in the studio saving over $8000. He has done an outstanding job
maintaining a new facility the Town can be proud of.
Production Coordinator Derek Frates has been with DCTV since August of 2006. His
duties include being a videographer and editor of numerous productions and are on location
when the most current and interesting stories happen in Dartmouth. Derek also serves as director,
statistic and graphic designer, and UMass-Dartmouth work-study organizer on DCTV’s award
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winning sports coverage at the high school and college level. This past year, Derek worked on
the Shoreline Tour of Dartmouth alongside the Wanderers and Harbor Master, Steve Melo. This
feature was a comprehensive tour of the Dartmouth harbor by boat. Derek also worked on a
series of PSAs highlighting well known areas in Dartmouth. Featured locations included
Padanaram, Russells Mills Historical District, the Lloyd Center for the Environment and
recreation in the town of Dartmouth. He continues to serve as community liaison for DCTV,
“bicycling” a variety of local shows to other south coast community access centers. Derek is a
graduate of Salem State College and obtained his Master’s degree this year from Rhode Island
College in Media Studies.
Operations Coordinator Joshua Moulding has continued his role as our intern supervisor
with our University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth work study students as well as our new
Dartmouth High School interns. He provides training and guidance to the students throughout
the semester. As part of the team, he assists in producing and directing local area school sports,
music events, lectures, and town meetings. Joshua also developed a video camp program for
local students which took place in April 2011. He also produced An Inside Look at King
Richard’s Faire as well as Fire Districts of Dartmouth, a look at the past, present and future of
the Dartmouth fire districts. Joshua persistently brings a new and fresh look to the DCTV Town
Message Board and promotions.
Director of Media, Cynthia Marland, Ed. D, continues her responsibilities which include
upholding the mission of DCTV and overseeing its day to day operations. This past year she
completed the Southcoast Leadership program with a mission to provide our region with an
ongoing source of diverse leaders, who are prepared and committed to serve as catalysts and
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sustainers of positive change for the quality of life on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts,
otherwise, her primary interest is program development and creating new partnerships. This year
Cynthia worked on a new curriculum with the Dartmouth Public Schools Unified Arts Program.
We will see the “fruits of our labor” in February 2012.
She also serves as a member of the Dartmouth Council on Aging Board of Directors, the
Coastline Elderly Board of Directors, PACE (People Acting in Community Endeavors) Board of
Directors, the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School Advisory
Committee, and the vice-chairperson of the Dartmouth Gallery. Because of all of these
associations, she is a great advocate for the elderly, the arts community, education, and underserved populations in addition to promoting media programming which provides a voice for
these groups.
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BOARD OF HEALTH
Dr. Gail Davidson chaired the Board after the April election, in which Thomas W. Hardman was
reelected. Together with Lynne Brodeur the Board grappled with the rapidly evolving body of
evidence that large wind towers can cause health impacts to some neighbors, in the face of the
Town’s proposed pair of 400’ wind turbines in the Paskamansett River Valley. In fact, the Board
has recognized community noise issues are on the rise with roosters, and commercial operations
among the issues the Board has worked to remediate.
The clerical responsibilities of the Conservation Department and the Soil Board have been
successfully integrated into the Board of Health responsibilities. The recent move of the
Conservation Office immediately next door to the Health Department and the long awaited
expansion of our space has functionally improved office operations.
Our new contractual Public Health Nurse, Kathy Bohan, R.N. has been a great asset to the
department. Kathy works with both the regional health agency and the School Health Advisory
Committee. Kathy conducts all of the communicable disease follow-up, assists with emergency
preparedness planning and with Body Art Establishment and Recreational Camp inspections.
The 2011 fall flu vaccine was delivered from the state with stringent restrictions, which they
lifted in early November, after many of our residents had already found the vaccine at other
locations. Kathy Bohan organized our small November and December clinics, successfully
vaccinating about 200 residents.
The Board of Health and Animal Control Officer (ACO) Sandra Gosselin welcomed new
Assistant, Porsche Bannister and town meeting funded the part time Animal Control Officer to
19 hours per week, so weekend shifts are again staffed. With substantial help from Town
Counsel’s office the Dog By-Laws are being reorganized and revamped for presentation to Town
Meeting in the Spring of 2012. The area’s economic situation has impacted our animal
population as well with unusually large number of stray and abandoned dogs and cats filling the
Humane Society and Shelter Southcoast facility to the brim.
The staff continued to make use of the Town’s website, with rapid update of information,
regarding seasonal advisories, flu clinic schedules and other Health Alerts which are available at
http://town.dartmouth.ma.us/Pages/DartmouthMA_BComm/Health/index). Please let us know if
you have comments or suggestions to make this resource more useful.
The Board endorsed the proposed Southcoast Regional Pathway, a bike/pedestrian pathway
proposed to stretch from Fall River to Wareham. Wendy Henderson was appointed to assist with
the organization of a Bike Path Committee. The Committee, now the Dartmouth Pathway
Committee was formed in the summer and meets monthly to promote safe bike and pedestrian
opportunities in town as well as to facilitate the Southcoast Pathway.
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Donna Farias, Administrative Assistant has worked to keep our 40 or so Medical Reserve Corps
(MRC) volunteers advised of training opportunities and volunteer needs in our region. Thanks
go to MRC volunteer Roseanne O’Connell who was on site to assist at the Shelter at the Council
on Aging during Tropical Storm Irene. We can always use new volunteers, please see the web
site link or call Donna at 508-910-1804 if you are interested.
The 2011 year such a busy year for animal control. Having such a snowy winter did not help
matters since we still have many calls and complaints to handle. Even when the weather is not so
pleasant the calls still seem to pile up for this small but effective department. From fin and fur to
feather this department handles just about any animal call imaginable. The most important thing
to remember when calling in a complaint is to leave a day time number in case the officer on
duty needs to speak to someone. That old saying that “A picture is worth a thousand words”
holds so true with only one officer on duty for the entire town. So when you are having an issue
please make use of those camera phones that we all seem to be carrying now and snap a picture.
You can e-mail in directly to the office, but be sure to follow up with a phone message. The
officer is more than likely on the road. Most importantly please spay / neuter / license your pets.
Spay / Neutering reduces over population of unwanted animals. Most pets do not have pockets a
collar and license tags are a pets’ ticket home.
The commitment of the staff to address the diverse and growing responsibilities and issues on
behalf of a healthier Dartmouth is to be commended. The economy has precipitated a changing
realm of public health issues that the staff has addressed effectively.
In the calendar year 2011, the Board of Health turned over $204,502 in receipts to the general
fund. Approximately $3,000 was also secured through the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health to assist with Emergency Preparedness planning and equipment to facilitate the site
operations.
For a Healthy Community,
Wendy Henderson
Director of Public Health
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BOARD OF HEALTH
2011
Gail Davidson, M.D.
Lynne Brodeur
Thomas W. Hardman
Wendy W. Henderson, R.S.
Christopher Michaud, R.S.
Janice Young
Patti DeMello
Donna Farias
Kerri Mason
Dr. Gail Davidson
Sandra J. Gosselin
Porsche Bannister
Nicholas Charest
Patricia Hutchins
Chair, Board Member, Health Agent, Representative to Soil
Board (term expires April 2012)
Board Member, Health Agent (term expires April 2013)
Board Member, Health Agent, Representative to Soil Board
(term expires April 2014)
Director of Public Health/Health Agent, Animal Inspector
Health & Sanitary Inspector/Health Agent, Animal
Inspector
Health & Sanitary Inspector/Health Agent
Senior Clerk
Board Physician
Animal Inspector/Rabies Control Agent
Assistant Animal Inspector/Rabies Control Agent (effective
6/2/2011)
Director, Greater New Bedford Tobacco Control, Health
Agent (unfunded as June 30, 2011)
Tobacco Compliance Officer (unfunded as June 30, 2011)
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Permit
Animal Permit
Bed & Breakfast Permit
Body Art Apprentice Permit
Body Art Establishment Permit
Body Art Practitioner Permit
Burial Permit
Camp Permit
Cider Manufacturing Permit
Demolition Permit
Disposal System Construction Permit
(New)
Disposal System Construction Permit
(Repair)
Food Service Permit
Food Service Review Permit
Funeral Director
Garbage Hauler
Grange (Food Service) Permit
Ice Cream Permit
Installer Permit
Milk Pasteurization Permit
Mobile Food Permit
Motel Permit
Piggery Permit
Residential Kitchen Permit
Residential Pool Permit
Retail Food Permit
Semi Public Pool Permit
Septage Hauler
Septic Abandonment Permit
Septic Review
Tanning Permit
Tobacco Permit
Trailer Park Permit
Trench Permit
Well Permit
Wood Alcohol Permit
#
115
2
1
2
5
96
9
1
31
Complaints
Quarantines
Barn Book Inspections
Animal Control call outs
226
116
212
3451
8
46
147
13
1
37
20
14
29
1
14
6
1
9
13
73
22
18
23
56
3
33
1
83
12
0
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COUNCIL ON AGING
628 Dartmouth Street
Dartmouth, MA 02748
508-999-4717
Council on Aging Board of Directors
Eleanor White , Chairwoman
Wayne Whalley, Vice Chairman
Joan Foster, Treasurer
Thomas Lindsay, Secretary
Maria Connor
Robert W. Carney
Pastor Jared Heatherly
Karen Leary
Cynthia Marland, Ed.D.
Cynthia Morris
Susan Mandra Thompson, Esquire
6/30/2014
6/30/2013
6/30/2012
6/30/2014
6/30/2014
6/30/2014
6/30/2013
6/30/2014
6/30/2012
6/30/2012
6/30/2012
Council on Aging Staff
Debra-Ann Raymond, Director
Pamela Tavares, Principal Clerk
Jerome Mello, Custodian
Council on Aging Adult Social Day Care (self-supporting program)
Ana Lopez, Director
Donna Caulfield, Activities Coordinator
Fran Lafleur, Program Aide
Council on Aging Grant Positions
Amy Dipietro, Outreach Coordinator
Nancy Miller, Activities Coordinator
Council on Aging Adult Day Care Grant Positions
Ellen Messier, Program Aide
Irene Mandeville, Program Aide
Joanne Stephenson, Program Aide
Emily Lomba, Program Aide
Council on Aging /Adult Day Care Drivers Grant Positions
James Borges
Jose Gomes
John Lavadinho
Kenneth Rebello
George Silva
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Wayne Sweet
Randall Tavares
Council on Aging Mission
The Council on Aging mission is to assist the 7,473 (number from the 2010 census) Dartmouth
seniors and their families with available services. We also promote, design, and implement
programs in coordination with other local service providers.
Council on Aging Services
Programs can range from social, health, financial, learning, transportation and adult daycare.
Social Services
Outreach
SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders)
Food bank/holiday food baskets
Identification cards (Mondays 10:00am to 1:00pm)
Safe link assistance
Application for Housing assistance
Meals (on-site, home-delivered)
Information programs, guest speakers, theme parties
File of Life, Telephone Reassurance
Bingo, pool table, cards
Coffee hour (Monday through Friday)
Monthly informative newsletter
Book and video lending library
Senior chorus
Wanderers of DCTV (local Dartmouth cable show)
Friends of the Elderly Thrift shops
Support & Health:
Alzheimer’s support group (Every other Tuesday of each month)
Parkinson’s support group (2nd Thursday of each month)
Widows support group (1st and 3rd Friday of each month)
Blood pressure, (2nd Friday of each month) flu clinics (yearly)
Podiatry appointments (twice a month)
Life line Diabetic Shoes
Chair massages
Medical equipment loans
Classes in Tai Chi, Flex and Strength, Pound by Pound (weight-loss), walking club,
Line dancing, Gentle Yoga, Zumba Gold, Osteo-arthritis exercise, Reiki, Live Band, Wii,
and Horse-shoe pits.
Financial Assistance
Tax assistance
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Fuel assistance for the entire community
Food assistance for the entire community
Technique Learning (Classes)
Computers, painting, crafts, knitting, hand quilting, bridge, cribbage, basic machine sewing
and Mah Jongg
Groups
Bliss Corner seniors (Thursday 1:00pm to 3:45pm)
Morse Twist Drill (third Thursday of month)
Goodyear (1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month)
Transportation:
A total of 9,454 rides were provided in fiscal year 2011. Transportation is available
Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. till 12:30 P.M., for doctors and therapy appointments, for
trips to pharmacies and grocery shopping, and for rides to the Senior Center. Transportation to
other locations maybe available by special arrangement.
Participation:
The amount of Socialization and Activities participation during the fiscal year 2011 was
57,573. For a list of programs see Social Services and Support and Health listed above.
Adult Social Day Care:
The goal of this self-supporting program is to identify the needs of our community’s elder
population and to assist them with available services. We also promote, design and implement
programs in coordination with other local service providers.
Collaboration:
The Council on Aging works closely with Dartmouth Friends of the Elderly (our 501c
group) to provide a better way of life for our senior community. The Dartmouth Friends are very
supportive in assisting The Council with programs and donations.
We know that the year ahead will bring challenges due to the State budget, but our
concern remains to assist our senior population with services the Dartmouth Council on Aging
has available and to make referrals to other local agencies for assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra-Ann G. Raymond, Director
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DARTMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Dartmouth Housing Authority is authorized by and operates under the provisions of Chapter 121B
of the General Laws, as amended, which is known as the Housing and Urban Renewal Laws.
MEMBERS
Name
Christopher Markey
Title
Chairman ,
State Appointee
Term Expires
2012
Wayne Whalley
Treasurer
2014
Elaine Lancaster
Member
2015
Samuel G. Jonsson
Member
2013
Maria Connor
Member
2015
Constance Desbiens, PHM, MPHA
Executive Director
Shelly M. Taffe
Section 8 Coordinator
Rosemary Correia
Section 8 Clerk
Kerri Bosse
Tenant Selection/Clerk
Leo Choquette
Maintenance
Michael Domingos
Maintenance
Ryan Arruda
Maintenance
The Dartmouth Housing Authority is very proud to report that 2011 has been a very productive
year as it continues to address the housing needs of our citizens.
We maintain two properties that house elderly, non-elderly disabled tenants as well as a Section
8 Voucher Program. While that waiting list is currently closed, our lists for Sol-E-Mar and
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Munroe Terrace are open and we welcome residents (age 60 for Sol-E-Mar and 62 for Munroe
Terrace) to apply. Veteran preference is given to those residents who qualify as well as to the
spouse of a veteran.
In 2011, we have produced a website (www.dartmouthhousingauthority.org) where we post all
types of interesting information: Tenants' Association news, activities calendar, monthly Board
agenda, menus, newsletters and updates of ongoing projects.
The students of New Bedford Vocational Technical High School, under the direction of Robert
Gomes, are building a maintenance shed/garage at our Sol-E-Mar site. The young adults who
are working on the project continue to demonstrate a great deal of pride in their work as well as
respect for the people who reside there.
Through a funding source known as Formula Funding, allocated by the Department of Housing
and Community Development, the Dartmouth Housing Authority is installing new windows in
all 44 units this spring. Alongside this project, we were awarded funding through the Lean Multi
Family Program that is paying for new boilers and water tanks throughout the complex.
Needless to say, we are starting 2012 off with some exciting projects that will provide our
residents with safe, warm and efficient housing.
At Munroe Terrace, second means of refuge (small personal balconies) will be added to every
second floor apartment. Construction should begin in the spring and be completed before year
end.
In the spring of 2011, the Dartmouth Housing Authority received the deed to the former State
Police Barracks, hereafter known as the O'Connor/Sisson House, Housing for Veterans. We are
very excited about this project. The goal is to develop 9 efficiency apartments with a community
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room and office for supportive services. While this project will take several years to complete,
many goals are being accomplished on an ongoing basis.
At this time, the staff and Board of Commissioners wish to extend our sincere appreciation and
thanks to all Town agencies for their continued support. We urge everyone to check out the
website for updates and further information regarding such things as eligibility, processes and
application forms.
Sincerely,
Constance Desbiens, PHM, MPHA
Executive Director
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VETERANS’ SERVICES
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts began providing for its veterans immediately following
the Revolutionary War. At the start of the Civil War in 1861, the state legislature formalized the
assistance provided to veterans by establishing Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L.) Ch-115 and
the Department of Veterans’ Services. Offices of Veterans’ Services opened in every city and
town in the Commonwealth.
State and local government leaders wanted to recognize service in the armed forces by providing
certain essential benefits to men and women who had borne the burden of military duty and their
families. Chapter 115 enables every eligible Massachusetts veteran to receive certain financial,
medical, educational, employment, and other benefits earned by military service. Veterans, their
dependents, and surviving spouses have been singled out to receive counsel and assistance
dispensed through the 351 municipal Veterans’ Services offices.
Today M.G.L Ch-115 requires that every city and town maintains a Department of Veterans’
Services. The municipality makes available to its residents the part-time or full-time services of
a Veterans’ Service Officer (VSO). The VSO provides veterans and their dependents access to
federal, state, and local benefits and services to which they are entitled.
In August the VSO along with the Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board organized the South
Coast “Operation Stand Down”, a first of its kind event in the area. The event was organized to
provide veterans with current information on benefits and entitlement programs. Representatives
from the Veterans Administration (VA) were available to answer questions and assist veterans
with filing claims with the VA. Veterans had an opportunity to congregate with other veterans
and enjoy a large display of military memorabilia and participate in a Chinese Auction made
possible due to the generosity of many merchants from our patriotic community.
The event was a big success as more than a dozen vendors and a few keynote speakers
disseminated information to more than 150 visitors. The Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board
worked tirelessly to organize and raise donations for the event. The citizens of Dartmouth
should be proud for having one of the most active and caring boards in the state.
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YOUTH COMMISSION
About Us
The Dartmouth Youth Commission is a youth and family service agency that provides support,
referral, counseling and resources to residents of the Town of Dartmouth. The Commission
began in Dartmouth in 1972 as a collective response for the community to the growing needs of
the Town's youth. The Youth Commission is comprised of nine residents who set policy and
guide the work of its youth advocate, Kevin Lee.
Mission Statement
To meet the needs of Dartmouth young people and families who are: 1. At risk from either their
own dangerous behavior, or, by the abuse of others; 2. To provide assessment, intervention and
counseling to children and teens at risk; 3. Provide information and referral services to teens,
their parents, the public, schools, police, juvenile court and other appropriate human service
providers. To carry out the specifications of Chapter 40, Section 8E, of the Massachusetts
General Laws under "Youth Commissions."
Youth Advocate
The Youth Advocate's role involves counseling, crisis intervention, presentations, group
facilitation, outreach and consultation with parents. The Youth Advocate typically works with
children, early adolescents, and teens in office settings, home visits, and schools.
The Youth Advocate is an employee of the Town of Dartmouth. The Youth Commission sets the
policies of on-going programs provided and the Executive Administrator provides administrative
supervision of the Youth Advocate.
Our agency does not provide psychotherapy in either individual or group settings.
The Youth Advocate is available to meet with young people on an individual basis. The Youth
Advocate's involvement with young people may be for brief intervention or last over an extended
period of time. While the Youth Advocate is prepared to meet with young people in crisis,
extended services are provided to Dartmouth residents only.
Confidentiality
It is the policy of the Dartmouth Youth Commission and the professional practice of the Youth
Advocate, that all names and related information are kept strictly confidential. Only the Youth
Advocate has access to client names and private information. Student interns and other
volunteers who assist with various programs are also required to abide by a signed statement of
confidentiality. Our motto in both individual and group work is..."Whom You See Here, What
You Hear Here, When You Leave Here, Let It Stay Here.”
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Support Groups
The Dartmouth Youth Commission, through its Youth Advocate, Kevin Lee and other
colleagues, offers both time-limited and on-going support groups for children, teens and families.
Support Groups are detailed below. Additional information on each group is available on our
Web site, or by calling our office.
Dartmouth Girl Power is a time-limited support Group for girls in grades 6, 7 and 8 who reside
in Dartmouth. Kevin Lee, Youth Advocate, and three female interns facilitate this group.
Dartmouth Girl Power meets every Wednesday, 2:30 - 4:30 PM, from October through May.
Banana Splits is a support group for children whose families are coping with the effects of
separation and/or divorce. We have offered this group continuously for the last twelve years. We
offer two Banana Splits Support Groups; a 2nd and 3rd grade group and a 4th and 5th grade
group. Each group meets every other week for a total of ten weeks, from October through March.
Teen Zone Support Group meets on Mondays from 3:00 – 4:30 PM throughout the school
year, and at group agreed times during the summer months. Teen Zone is open to Dartmouth
teens in grades 8 through 12.
Online Support for Dartmouth Families
In addition to regular appointments for consultations, counseling and group facilitation, a
growing number of clients and residents continue to use our Web site at
www.dartmouthYouth.com, as well as the Town of Dartmouth site, for seeking additional
information and support throughout our area.
Visitors to the Parent’s Center at DartmouthYouth.com, and the Town’s Website, will find
extensive resources and links on the following topics:
Area Hotlines
Local Support
Groups
Dartmouth Schools
New Resident Info
Reporting Abuse
Family Support
Sites
Local/State
Agencies
Single Parenting
Info
Cyber Safety
Special Needs
Human Service Providers
Online Medical
Legal Assistance
Dartmouth Youth Sports
Teen’s Center
Children’s Center
The Alvin Glaser Memorial Family Assistance Fund
Many people fondly remember with respect and admiration, the good heart and boundless
generosity of Alvin Glaser. Alvin was a founding member of the Dartmouth Youth Commission.
Alvin was more than a philanthropist. His generosity sprang not from his ability to give but from
a deeper place. Alvin took the time to look into the eyes and hearts of people and then asked,
“Tell me what you need.” Alvin, businessperson, family man and beloved town resident was a
quiet giant who over the course of his life set the standard for living and giving in community.
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The Alvin Glaser Memorial Family Assistance Fund was created to assist Dartmouth families
and individuals within families, during times of financial hardship caused by illness, death,
unemployment or other unexpected events. The Glaser Fund exists solely for the purpose of
helping persons in need and is not part of the Youth Commission’s regular operating budget. To
learn how to donate to the Glaser Trust Fund, or to receive Application Guidelines, please visit
us online or call our office.
Impact of Funding Cutbacks: FY 2012 also required us to do without the Youth Commission’s
seven-hour per week clerical position which was eliminated due to the ongoing budget crisis.
Even though our small department utilizes many volunteers, interns and assistants throughout the
year who assist the Youth Advocate in providing services to our youthful residents, many of the
duties performed by our part-time clerk had to be taken over by the Youth Advocate, especially
regarding client records, which are confidential. Unfortunately, this has forced the Youth
Advocate to reduce, though slightly, the number of clients and direct support work he does
during the week by one or two clients in order to attend to the clerical work previously done by
our part-time clerk. We are hopeful that this modest position will be restored as soon as funding
availability permits.
During the spring of 2011 the Youth Advocate’s office was relocated down the hall as part of a
wider restructuring of Town Hall offices. The Youth Commission is pleased to report that our
new location is working out perfectly. In addition, to compliment our new location and to
provide us with better tools for providing services to our youthful clients, a Dartmouth resident
has donated four brand new laptops, and, a flat screen TV that is used for presenting programs to
children and teens on applicable topics. We remain extremely grateful for these donations!
The Youth Commission wishes to mark with appreciation, and some sadness, that Lorraine
Gagne, who has served on the Youth Commission for more than twenty-five years, resigned in
2011 due to health concerns. Lorraine has spent her entire life teaching and caring for the wellbeing of children and families with Dartmouth, and she will be greatly missed.
Youth Commission Members
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Gale Schultz, Chairperson
Rosalyn Glaser-Bernstein
Debra Brejcha
Nicole Plante
Jamie Jacquart
Michael McHenry
Daniel Cook
Kevin Lee, Youth Advocate
TERM ENDS
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2012
June 30, 2013
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2012
Full-time
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Contact Information
Location:
Dartmouth Town Hall, Room 118, 1st floor
Office Hours: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM, and by appointment.
Office Phone: 508-910-1855
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.dartmouthYouth.com and www.town.dartmouth.ma.us
Kevin Lee, Youth Advocate
February 2012
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Town’s Legal Department has offices in Town Hall and is staffed by outside counsel
through the New Bedford firm of Anthony C. Savastano, Attorney At Law, P.C.
The Legal Department provides advice and assistance to all Town departments, boards,
commissions officials and officers on various matters, including, but not limited to, public
contracts and bidding procedures, personnel and collective bargaining matters, permitting and
licensing issues, zoning issues, disputes regarding insurance coverage, the drafting, interpretation
and enforcement of by-laws and regulations, the acceptance of streets, ensuring compliance with
various statutory requirements for holding meetings and keeping records, as well as real property
issues such as easements, eminent domain, and the purchase, sale, lease and donations of land.
The Legal Department defends the Town’s position in litigation, including, but not
limited to, litigation involving Zoning By-Laws, Subdivision, Regulations and/or Wetlands
Regulations, as well as permitting decisions, soil removal, labor and employment matters,
contract disputes, various tort claims, public health issues, and other claims asserted by and
against the Town.
The Legal Department reviews and drafts warrant articles to be presented to Town
Meeting and advises the Town Meeting with respect to the same.
During the past calendar year, the Legal Department was involved in litigation before
various state courts and administrative tribunals, including, without limitation, with respect to
labor disputes, discrimination claims, worker’s compensation claims, gun permitting, challenges
to by-laws, and the enforcement of the Zoning By-Laws, Subdivision Regulations and/or
Wetlands Regulations
The Legal Department aggressively pursues its goal to provide early intervention and
advice to the Town’s departments, boards, commissions, officials and officers in the interest of
minimizing costly, avoidable litigation.
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BRISTOL COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
BRISTOL COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT
140 NORTH WALKER STREET * TAUNTON, MA 02780
Tel: (508) 823-5253 * Fax: (508) 828-1868
ANNUAL REPORT - DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011
The calendar year 2011 marks the fifty- second anniversary of the Bristol County Mosquito Control
Project and its services to the cities and towns of Bristol County. The Project was established in 1958
as a result of numerous human and horse cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Over the years, the
Bristol County Mosquito Control Project has greatly reduced the exposure to this arbovirus and also
the newly introduced West Nile virus.
Since the 1958 formation much has changed. New biological larvicides have been developed and used
to suppress mosquito emergence. The Project has acquired new GPS guidance systems for the trucks
and GIS mapping capabilities. Newer environmentally sensitive adulticides have been developed and
adopted by the Project. During water management projects, low ground pressure machines are used to
reduce secondary impacts to the environment. Increased mosquito surveillance, the cornerstone of
Integrated Pest Management, continues every summer. The addition of molecular techniques by the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health increased sensitivity of virus isolations and decreased turn
around time between collections and results.
For the past 9 years, Bristol County Mosquito Control Project reported the most EEE isolations from
mosquitoes in Massachusetts. During the 2011-mosquito season, over 46,167 mosquitoes were
collected. There were 31 isolations of EEE with three collections from human biting mosquitoes and
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two human cases for the County. We had 28 mosquito isolates of WNV in the County with no
reported human or horse cases. We also saw an expansion of the invasive Asian Tiger Mosquito- Ae.
albopictus, within Bristol County.
The mosquito control project works year-round in its efforts to reduce mosquito breeding sites and
adult mosquito populations. The Project uses several different measures of control in its never-ending
fight against mosquitoes.
Spring and Summer Larviciding - To reduce the emergence of adult mosquitoes in areas where
mosquito larvae are present.
Catch Basin Treatment - To stop mosquito emergence from rain-filled catch basins and storm drains.
Mosquito Surveillance Program - To monitor mosquito populations as to their type and number - a
program necessary in encephalitis surveillance.
Light trapping of mosquitoes is also useful to
determine what areas have nuisance populations of mosquitoes.
Water Management - A year round endeavor to clean and maintain mosquito drainage ditches in areas
to reduce standing water conducive to mosquito larvae.
Public Outreach: - Providing important information to the residents of the county with respect to
personal protection against mosquito bites, mosquito breeding prevention on one’s property and
mosquito data.
It is the policy of the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project to use pesticides that are
environmentally sensitive so that they do not negatively impact people or the environment. We use as
many of the biological insecticides as are practical with the environmental conditions present in the
New England area.
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All of our spray equipment is calibrated periodically in order to insure that dosage rates remain at legal
levels but are adequate to reduce mosquito populations. The operators of our spray equipment are
state licensed pesticide applicators that are required to attend classes on pesticide safety on a yearly
basis.
During the time period January 1, 2011– December 31, 2011 the Bristol County Mosquito Control
Project:
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Sprayed over 24,017.1 acres
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Treated 131.6 acres in 127 locations with B.t.i. for mosquito larvae
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Received 760 requests for spraying
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Cleared and reclaimed 8616 feet of brush by hand
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Cleaned 730 feet of ditches by machine
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Treated 2,256 catch basins
I would like to thank the town officials and the people of Dartmouth for their continued support
and cooperation and look forward to serving them in the coming year. Should anyone have a
question as to what might be done to relieve a mosquito problem in their area, whether it is water
management work, treatment of a breeding site, or just having an area checked, please feel free to
call our office.
Wayne N. Andrews, Superintendent
December 30, 2011
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Bristol County Mosquito Control Commissioners:
Arthur F. Tobin, Chairman
Gregory D. Dorrance
Christine A. Fagan
Joseph Barile
Robert F. Davis
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CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Massachusetts was the first state in the country to form municipal Conservation
Commissions. By the 1950's the need for protection of natural resources at the local government
level was well known. This need led to the formation of town forest committees, park
commissions, playground commissions, and recreation commissions. But a specific municipal
conservation agency and authorization of conservation as a valid municipal purpose were needed
before communities could acquire areas for passive use, rather than active recreational
development. In 1957 legislation was filed which became the Conservation Commission Act (G.
L. Chapter 40 §8C). The new law enabled municipalities to establish Conservation Commissions
through a vote of the local legislative body (town meeting or city council). The first powers
given to Commissions in the Conservation Commission Act focused on "promotion and
development of natural resources...and protection of watershed resources." Under these powers
Commissions undertake planning, acquiring and managing open space, and encourage and
monitor conservation restrictions and agricultural preservation restrictions. A Commission may
accept gifts of money or land with the approval of the Select Board, thus avoiding the delays
associated with obtaining town meeting approval. Therefore the original purpose of Conservation
Commissions in Massachusetts was to act as a municipal open space protection agency with the
ability to acquire and permanently protect open space. It was in 1972 when Conservation
Commissions were assigned the task of administering the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection
Act (G. L. Chapter 131 §40). It is this regulatory function that Conservation Commissions are
currently most identified with by both the general public and other municipal agencies.
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The Dartmouth Conservation Commission was one of the earliest Commissions in
Massachusetts holding its first meeting in 1961. From 1961 through 1972 the Commission’s
time was spent analyzing open space, prioritizing open space acquisition, coordinating open
space activities with other governmental and non-governmental agencies and performing other
tasks related to the protection and enjoyment of open space. The Commission was very active
and successful during this time. The Dartmouth Wetlands Protection Bylaw, adopted by the
Town in 1980, is a vital supplement to the requirements of the Wetlands Protection Act for the
protection of the Town's natural resources. The provisions of the Wetlands Act and the
Wetlands Bylaw combined, affords the Conservation Commission the supportive authority to
control activities which border upon or are within wetlands. As defined by the Wetlands
Protection Act and the Bylaw, the extent and location of wetlands are determined by the
Conservation Commission and activities within of near wetlands are regulated through a permit
application procedure.
In 2011, the Conservation Commission received 66 requests for Wetland Site Inspections, which
resulted in the delineation and verification of wetlands within the Town. The Site Inspection
process is a procedure allowed under the Dartmouth Wetlands Protection Bylaw to determine the
extent of wetlands on an applicant-owner's property.
During 2011 the Conservation Commission held 50 public meetings during which there were 78
public hearings. The Commission reviewed 70 Notice of Intent applications and 50 Requests for
Determination of Applicability filings. A majority of these filings were a direct result of the
Wetland Site Inspection application process. 38 Orders of Conditions were granted upon closure
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of the public hearings. Within the year, the Commission also granted 1 Extension Permit, and 30
Certificates of Compliance for Orders of Conditions
In addition to the mandated duties of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the
Dartmouth Wetlands Protection Bylaw, and the day-to-day operations of the Conservation
Commission office, the Conservation Commission has made decisions on numerous
conservation issues in an effort to protect and enhance the Town's natural resources. The
Conservation Commission and its staff were involved in the following special projects or
additional activities during 2011.
SALT MARSH RESTORATION PROJECTS
The year 2011 was a productive year with salt marsh restoration projects in
Dartmouth. Three significant projects were managed at different stages of planning or
completion.
Padanaram Marsh Restoration Project:
In the May of 2003 the Padanaram salt marsh project restoration was completed. The
remediation work involved the improvement of a historic culvert that was severely
impeding tidal exchange to the 10-acre salt marsh. With the assistance of the National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration officials and the use of Town of
Dartmouth Department of Public Works staff and equipment culvert was replaced with a
larger culvert allowing for a significant improvement in tidal flows to the salt marsh
system. Monitoring of environmental conditions within the marsh system has showed a
dramatic shift in the salt marsh ecology from its previously degraded state to a more
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natural plant and animal community. In 2011 the marsh showed continues improvement
and has now established itself as a naturally functioning system.
Round Hill Salt Marsh Restoration:
In 2011, the Round Hill salt marsh restoration project continued to make progress. The
remediation work involved the complete recreation of a 15-acre salt marsh that was filled
in the 1920's. The Town will again partner with of the National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration officials on this project. A feasibility study and design was
completed in 2008. Funding for final design, permitting and constructing totaling
$1,300,000.00 was obtained through the New Bedford Harbor Trustee Council as part of
the environmental remediation fund associated with PCB contamination in New Bedford
Harbor.
Star of The Sea Salt Marsh Restoration and Trail Development
In 2011 the Conservation Commission began a partnership with the Federal Army Corps
of Engineers to develop a salt marsh restoration plan that includes widening of a tidal
marsh channel and development of a bridge over the widened channel the serves an
existing walking trail. The increased tidal exchange will result in improved ecological
function to a 7.5 acre salt marsh system.
Correction of Deed Language for Existing Conservation Commiossion Properties
and Converstion of General Municipal Property into Conservation Commission
Protected lands,
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In 2011 the Conservation Commission staff completed a project to better protect existing open
space parcels in control of the Conservation Commission and add additions properties in general
town ownership that should logically be transferred to the Conservation Commission. Each
existing Conservation Commission deed was reviewed and corrective wording to the deed
language was required was identified.
A total of 174 individual parcels, totaling 2167 acres are known to be protected as open space by
the Conservation Commission. As a result of this project an additional 141 acres of general town
land was added to the Conservation Commission inventory.
This project was approved by the Select Board and Town Meeting.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEMBERS
Jacquelyn McDonald, Chair
Term Expires 2012
Patricia Sweriduk
Term Expires 2014
Michael A Kehoe, Vice-chair
Term Expires 2013
Richard T Mallen
Term Expires 2014
Jennifer Brindisi
Term Expires 2013
Richard Golen
Term Expires 2014
David Faria
Resigned June 2011
CONSERVATION COMMISSION STAFF
Michael O'Reilly, Environmental Affairs Coordinator
Donna Farias, Conservation Aide
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HARBORMASTER / SHELLFISH
Waterways Commission:
Harbormaster/Waterways Director:
Steven L. Melo, JD.
Assistant Harbormasters:
Stephanie Saikali
Martin Casey
Julian Race
Charles J. Howland
Robert Miller
Lisa Litos
Lori Russell-Pelsue
Thayer Russell-Pelsue
Steven Camara
Shawn Rayner
Tyler Gomes
Member
WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
1 Bridge Street, Rear
www.dartmouthharbormaster.com
[email protected]
Telephone: (508) 999-0759 / Fax: (508) 990-7759
Term
Joseph Hannon, Chair
2012
Gerard Clark, Vice Chair
2013
Michael Gill
2014
Warren Hathaway
2012
Chris Hemingway
2014
Gerald Hickey
2013
Roger Race
2013
The Dartmouth Waterways Department is comprised of the Harbormaster, Assistant
Harbormasters and the Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission.
Assistant
Harbormasters are appointed by the Harbormaster with approval of the Select Board under
M.G.L Chapter 102, section 19. The Select Board appoints 7 volunteer Waterways Management
Commissioners who develop fair and equitable regulations and policies for access to and use of
Dartmouth Waterways. Increasing safe and responsible public access to Dartmouth’s popular
waterways remains a primary focus for the Waterways Department. Commission meetings are
typically held on a monthly basis.
Minutes of past meetings are posted on the Waterways
website
and
following
review
www.dartmouthharbormaster.com.
approval
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This informative website also contains Waterways and
Mooring Regulations, registration and other forms, important local notices, indispensable boater
information, and a wealth of practical nautical links. E-mail messages may be directed to the
Waterways Commission and Harbormaster from this site. Continuously-refreshed scenes of
Padanaram Harbor may be viewed on our website with a link to a web cam.
All funding for the operation of the Waterways Department is maintained separately and
independently of the Town’s general fund and tax levy. User-based permit fees and grant
funding are the sources of revenue that continue the services of our self-sustaining enterprise
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fund.
Stringent collection efforts on behalf of the Waterways Enterprise Fund allow for safety
patrols to protect Dartmouth Waterways and ensure that users of the resource contribute fairly
and proportionately. The Dartmouth Harbormaster and Staff are responsible for enforcing all
local, state and federal waterways and boating rules and regulations. Equitable application of
these regulations results in safe and enjoyable use of our waterways. The Department continues
its noted tradition of rendering assistance and guidance to mariners based-in or passing through
Dartmouth waters. Collaboration with local, regional, state and federal agencies, as well as
private entities allows the Dartmouth Waterways Department to better educate, serve and protect
individuals who enjoy or work on our waterways.
The Department maintains year-round,
constant readiness responding to VHF (Marine channel 09) radio summons, telephone or
Dartmouth Police dispatch.
Enforcement of the “No Discharge” designation of all Dartmouth waters resulted in the
collection of over ten thousand gallons of vessel sewage during the 2010 boating season and
prevention of that pollution from entering our waterways. Our waste pump-out efforts have
positively contributed to the restorative efforts of our local fisheries, wildlife habitats, and
overall water quality.
The 2011 season saw continued success of the Slocum River rowing regatta hosted by the
Lloyd Center for Environmental studies. Hundreds of participants and spectators gathered in
September to enjoy this well-organized human-powered craft competition on the scenic Slocum
River.
The New Bedford Yacht Club of Padanaram Harbor hosted the 39th annual Buzzards
Bay Regatta in early August. Hundreds of vessels enjoyed three days of colorful competition in
favorable weather on Buzzards Bay, returning their crews to Padanaram Harbor for shelter and
revelry each evening. Hurricane Irene threatened an early end to the summer boating season in
the last week of August. Dartmouth was spared sustained Hurricane conditions, and saw but a
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few boats part their moorings.
Damage to public infrastructure along the waterways was
minimal, largely due to extensive preparatory efforts by waterways staff.
Early in 2011, Harbormaster Melo completed the Massachusetts Shellfish Officer
Certification program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy at the direction of Executive
Administrator Cressman. Although originally assigned to assist and provide back-up for the
Town Shellfish Constable,
the Harbormaster was soon after given primary responsibility for
the commercial and recreational shellfish division on a voluntary basis.
A volunteer
representative board was also convened to provide guidance and oversight in the area of our
Town’s Natural Resources.
Although the Waterways Enterprise and Natural Resource
Departments remain individually funded, efforts toward enforcement and management were
reassigned to the Harbormaster and staff for 2011 and into the foreseeable future. Propagation,
management and access funds were pursued by Harbormaster Melo from the Bouchard Oil Spill
settlement fund in 2011. Emphasis is being placed on having the Town adopt an acceptable,
contemporary natural resource management plan as well as restoration of the historic shellfish
heritage in Dartmouth waters.
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PARK DEPARTMENT
John P. Costa, Chairperson
Gillian A. Lake, Vice-Chairperson
Lisa B. Tavares, Clerk
Timothy J. Lancaster, Superintendent
Rebecca V. Amaral, Principal Clerk
Term Expires 2014
Term Expires 2012
Term Expires 2013
The park department broke another record for beach and park usage during the 2011
season. The continued reduction in the price of facility stickers and a summer with plenty of
warm weather and sunshine led to the largest sale of stickers in recent history. This is now the
second year in a row that sticker sales have continued on a steady rise to a total of well over three
thousand. As a result, the department staffed extra lifeguards and facility staff during peak usage
times for the safety and convenience of our beach and park patrons.
The park department summer concert series was once again a very successful event this
past year. The concerts held at Apponagansett Park continue to grow in popularity and weekly
attendance was strong throughout the season. The concerts again saw expansion for the third
consecutive year, as we added two additional nights to the series in June, as a result of many
requests made by our patrons for a longer season and more shows. The park department would
again like to thank the Dartmouth YMCA, the Dartmouth Harbor Master, and the Dartmouth
E.M.A. for offering assistance and additional parking areas during our busy events.
In August, construction of the new Dartmouth Community Park was nearly complete
allowing the site to open to the public. The new facility developed on a vacant parcel of land
between the Cushman School and the Southworth Library has been an overwhelming success
seeing heavy usage by town residents on a daily basis. Additionally, this new park has assisted
the town in meeting its goals as defined in the towns open space plan in the area of open space
and park land development and preservation. It is now clear that the new facility will become a
valuable resource to not only the densely populated community in the area, but both the
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Cushman School students and Southworth Library patrons as well. The park hosts a fully
handicapped accessible playground facility and has a variety of picnic tables and sitting areas.
In our maintenance division, the department again worked with other town agencies to
consolidate landscaping operations among general government properties. As a result, the
department maintained the grounds of twenty-four government properties, town boat landings
and parks, as well as the ball fields behind the Gidley School this past summer. This interdepartmental cooperation reduced the towns landscaping maintenance costs considerably.
Additionally, working on the same premise, the park department continued to handle winter
grounds work including snow removal at many general government sites.
The department’s lifeguards and seasonal gate guards were on duty starting mid-June and
staffed our beaches through Labor Day weekend. Staff lifeguards responded to numerous
requests for first aid throughout the summer, with no serious incidents reported. Once again, our
lifeguard staff over saw the swim portion of the department’s annual triathlon, which is held in
early August. Over 130 swimmers in 8 separate waves took to the water as part of the
department’s annual event and over $7,500 was raised for the Greater New Bedford Children’s
Fund.
As always, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the residents and officials
who have supported the direction in which the department has been moving over the past several
years. Your ongoing commitment and assistance has allowed us to improve and develop our
facilities for both the residents of Dartmouth and our deserving staff. I look forward to the
continued progress and growth of this department as we head towards our goal of town-wide
park and recreational development and access.
Timothy J. Lancaster
Superintendent
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Paul Coucci, Jr., Chair
James Bosworth
Cynthia Shorrock
Sherri Tetrault
Joseph Vieira
Timothy J. Lancaster, Director
Rebecca Amaral, Principal Clerk
Once again this past year the Recreation Department continued on its path of offering
self-funded recreational programs to both children and adult residents of Dartmouth. In 2011,
the department was successful for a fifth straight year of operating at no cost to the town. This
was again made possible due to the department’s policy of covering all program costs through a
fee schedule. As a result of this success we will not be asking the town for any funds to operate
the department in 2012. We believe that the policies regarding program registration and
enrollment will continue to offer the department the ability to offer services to the town based
solely on a user fee system.
New for this year was a change in the type of account used by the recreation department
to fund our programs. In the spring, Town Meeting voted to update our revolving account to a
newer version allowing the department to generate and expend more funds for the purpose of
sustaining our operation. This was a necessary step due to the fact that over the past few years
the department has been required to generate all of its own revenue in the absence of town
funding, and required an account with higher allowable limits.
In 2011, the Recreation Department continued to offer a variety of programs to the
residents of Dartmouth. These programs, some of which are sponsored by the Recreation
Department, offer the towns youth and in some cases adults “how to classes” in a particular area.
It is the goal of the department to continue exploring the possibility of adding new classes to our
current program.
With the arrival of summer, the department conducted its annual tennis, golf, and
swimming programs. The tennis program held at Dartmouth High School was a very popular
program open to residents of all ages for a period of seven-weeks. The program concluded with
a “Beginners Tournament”. The golf program was held at Hawthorne Country Club and was
open to children and young adults for a four-week period. Finally, our swimming program held
at Round Hill Beach had a successful year. This program offered a wide variety of lessons
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ranging from water babies to basic rescue. Each class consisted of a weekly 30-minute lesson
over a period of six weeks.
The department operated two summer playground/swim centers during the summer
vacation months. The two-playground swim centers, one at Apponagansett Park and one at
UMASS Dartmouth, were again very successful programs enjoyed by many Dartmouth youth.
These programs which ran for seven weeks contained activities ranging from arts and crafts and
games, to field trips to play bowling, miniature golf and to the Roger Williams Zoo. With great
success and at the request of our participants, the department expanded this program to nine
weeks in length this past year to offer our residents greater flexibility convenience in scheduling
activities for our children over the summer season.
In late November, the department sponsored a learn to skate program through Hetland
Arena in New Bedford. The beginner ice skating program lasted for eight weeks and was open
to all Dartmouth residents from the ages of 6-12 years of age.
Over the past year the Recreation Department has continued to work with the DYAA and
DGAL with the scheduling of gymnasiums for their worthwhile activities. These non-profit
organizations have developed and maintained growing programs that serve hundreds of children
and young adults on a yearly basis.
On behalf of the Recreation Commission, I would like to thank all of our devoted staff
members who have worked diligently to make our programs a continued success.
Timothy J. Lancaster
Director
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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Deborah Melino-Wender, Director of Development
The Office of Development was created in May 2010 to provide the Town with expanded
services which include not only the administration of the Community Development Block Grant
program, but new grant development, and community development activities including economic
development, affordable housing, and alternative energy.
Housing Rehabilitation: The Housing Rehabilitation Program provides an important service to
low and moderate income residents by financing code improvements, lead abatement, septic
upgrades, sewer-tie-ins and handicap accessibility. This program particularly permits income
eligible elderly residents with repairs such as heating, roofing, plumbing, and energy efficiency
so that they remain in their homes longer. The Housing Rehabilitation Program is funded
through two sources: the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the
Affordable Housing component of the Community Preservation Act (CPA).
With respect to CDBG, the Town has been working under the 2008 grant which totaled
$505,337. This grant was used for handicap accessibility at the Bullard Center and for the
rehabilitation of 24 housing units in 23 structures for low and moderate income residents. The
Grant is in the process of being closed out.
Additionally, under CPA, four housing rehabilitation projects were completed in 2011 totaling
$85,925.89.
Grants: The Development Office worked with various departments to apply for thirteen grants,
ranging in size from $4,000 to $400,000. The Town was successful in securing a total of
$513,600 in grants including a CPC grant in the amount of $56,200 for Phase 2 work to stabilize
the Russells Mills Library, a grant for the design of stormwater remediation for the Rogers Street
outfall, two grants for the Council on Aging, and a grant for the development of a Housing
Production Plan. Additionally, the town received a $400,000 grant for the design and
construction of two wind turbines on Town –owned property. This project was later withdrawn
as the Town decided to pursue solar energy as a more cost effective alternative.
The majority of the work for Phase 1 of the Russells Mills Library project, funded with CPC
funds, was completed in 2011. Work included removal of the existing underground oil tank,
remediation of contaminated areas, replacement with a new propane tank and boiler, design and
construction of a new septic system, and the repair and painting of the cupola. Phase 2 of the
Russells Mills Library project will include exterior building repairs and painting. The Town is
also pursuing a preservation easement on the exterior structure, as required by the CPC.
Economic and Community Development: One of the major efforts of the Department is to
development a positive economic and community development focus. The office continues to
work closely with other Town departments to identify ways to streamline the review and
permitting process and to provide a single point of contact for developers. We expect to develop
a cohesive economic development strategy going forward.
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This Department worked closely with DCTV to develop a program “A Taste of Local Cuisine”
featuring local restaurants and their chefs. It is hoped that additional restaurants will take
advantage of this opportunity to showcase their signature dishes.
Through the Select Board and the Planning Board, this office worked with SRPEDD, who
developed a Gateway Study of the eastern end of State Road. This report will address reuse
potentials in this corridor and will be available in early 2012.
Additionally, the Director acts as the representative of the Select Board to SRPEDD and is also
active in SRPEDD’s Regional Economic Strategy Committee and Finance Committee.
Affordable Housing: In addition to implementing the Housing Rehabilitation Program, the
office began work to investigate opportunities for increasing the affordable housing stock in
Dartmouth. We will be working with SRPEDD to develop a new Housing Production Plan and
investigate an Affordable Housing Trust.
Alternative Energy: The Office of Development serves as the Town’s liaison to the Alternative
Energy Community. The office has started the process for the Town to become a “Green
Community” and worked with the Committee on solar and wind related energy issues.
Agricultural Preservation Trust Council: The Office of Development is working closely with the
Agricultural Preservation Trust Council to assist in developing a strategy for securing
agricultural preservation restrictions and the ultimate sales of Schofield Farm and Dutch Belt
Farm as preserved and working farms.
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CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT
Bruce Brooks, Citizen-At-Large
John Furtado, Citizen-At-Large
Ted Kurtz, Jr., Citizen-At-Large
Robert Makin, Citizen-At-Large
George Nelson, Citizen-At-Large
Patrick Roth, Finance Committee Representative
Gregory W Barnes, Director of Budget & Finance/Treasurer
David Cressman, Executive Administrator
The Capital Planning Committee is composed of a combination of citizens and the Director of
Budget & Finance/Treasurer. The Executive Administrator is also a regular attendee and nonvoting participant in the meetings.
The Capital Planning Committee is charged with developing a long-range plan related to
acquiring, maintaining, and improving Town-owned land, buildings, land, equipment and
making recommendations as to the annual capital needs. Each year, the Capital Planning
Committee meets with Town departments to discuss each of their five-year capital improvement
plans. After these meetings, the Capital Planning Committee compiles a priority list of the
Town’s capital needs for the upcoming fiscal year. These needs are then presented to the Finance
Committee for their review, input, and recommendation and submitted for inclusion on the Town
Meeting warrant. Recent practice has been to address the bulk of the capital items at the Fall
Annual Town Meeting, typically but not exclusively as part of an omnibus capital article. In
2011, all recommended capital items as presented to the Town Meeting were approved as
determined by Town Counsel.
The following reports detail the capital items recommended by the Capital Planning Committee
in 2011:
Report of the Capital Planning Committee
Spring Annual and Special Town Meeting - June 7, 2011
The Capital Planning Committee reviewed all the Department’s capital requests for FY 2012 as
well as the five-year plan for capital needs from all Town Departments. The majority of general
fund requests were not included in the FY 2012 Capital Plan for the Spring Annual and Special
Town Meeting as it is the intent of the Committee to recommend additional expenditures in Fall
2011 when certified free cash (surplus revenue), a major funding source for capital projects
within the general fund, is expected to be available. However, in an effort to make capital
funding more predictable and sustainable, the Committee took steps to begin funding a portion of
the capital projects within the general fund which require funding on a regular annualized basis
with recurring operating revenues (tax levy). Most of the FY 2012 Capital Plan for this Spring is
for enterprise fund projects, for which funding is more readily available than general fund items.
Whenever possible for borrowing projects, the Town attempts to use excess bond proceeds from
projects for which not all the money borrowed was needed instead of borrowing new monies.
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All capital items are addressed in one omnibus article (Article 7 ATM) other than the Mooring
Re-Gridding (Article 5 STM).
Police Department
The Capital Planning Committee strongly recommends $45,000 be appropriated from
surplus revenue to fund 55 bullet-proof vests. The life span on the current vests is expiring in
May 2011. Moreover, the Town is anticipating grant reimbursement of this expenditure. To get
reimbursed, however, the Town must make the initial purchase. The Committee is also
recommending $63,000 from tax levy towards the purchase of police cruisers. This
appropriation is reflective of the Town’s new strategy of beginning to fund on-going capital
needs with recurring operating monies. These monies will likely be supplemented with
additional monies at the Fall Annual Town Meeting assuming surplus revenue is available for
this capital need.
Libraries
The Capital Planning Committee recommends $10,000 be appropriated from surplus
revenue for an engineering/architectural/hazardous waste assessment for window and flooring
replacement at the Southworth Library. This preliminary work will allow the Town to move
forward on the actual replacement of these items should sufficient monies exist to fund them at
the Fall Annual Town Meeting. The library windows are long past due for replacement. They
are the originals from when the Library was built over 50 years ago and are single-paned, which
are very inefficient compared to today’s windows. Moreover, flooring is problematic and poses
certain health and safety issues.
Dartmouth Public Schools
The Capital Planning Committee recommends $63,000 from tax levy be spent on
technology for the Schools. As with the recommended appropriation for police cruisers, this is
part of a new strategy to begin to funding on-going capital needs with recurring operating
monies. The Committee hopes to recommend supplemental funding for technology as well as
funding for other worthy school projects at the Fall Annual Town Meeting assuming sufficient
funding exists.
Public Works - Sewer
The Capital Planning Committee recommends a total of $1,075,000 for the Sewer
Enterprise Fund. $600,000 of this amount will be borrowed to pay for planning and design,
public bidding, and project administration for a major upgrade of the water pollution control
facility, expected to cost $10,000,000. Additionally, $450,000 from borrowing and excess bond
proceeds will fund an inflow and infiltration remediation program related to the sewer collection
system. Finally, $25,000 from the Sewer Enterprise retained earnings will fund replacement of a
16-year old heavy-duty, pick-up truck.
Public Works - Water
The Capital Planning Committee recommends a total of $1,133,000 for the Water
Enterprise Fund. $880,000 of this amount will be borrowed to pay for a water main upgrade for
Elm Street/Wilson Street which will include roadway reconstruction. Another $150,000 from
borrowing and excess bond proceeds will be utilized for external repairs to the Old Fall River
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Road water tank. $20,000 and $18,000 from the Water Enterprise retained earnings will be used
to respectively fund unidirectional flushing engineering and replacement of an 11-year old pickup truck.
Waterways
The Capital Planning Committee is supporting an appropriation of $25,000 from
Waterways Enterprise Fund retained earnings to cover the cost of re-gridding the moorings north
of the bridge in Apponagansett Bay. This will allow the number of moorings available on the
north side to be expanded from 226 to 305, with the majority of added moorings going toward
reducing the mooring waiting list by 2/3rds (97 to 24) and the rest being used as municipal
moorings that will be made available to transient boaters visiting the bay.
Report of the Capital Planning Committee
Fall Annual Town Meeting – October 18, 2011
During Spring 2011, the Capital Planning Committee had reviewed the capital requests
for FY 2012 as well as the five-year plan for capital needs from all Town Departments.
However, the majority of general fund requests were not included in the FY 2012 Capital Plan
for the Spring Annual and Special Town Meeting as it was the intent of the Committee to
recommend additional expenditures in Fall 2011 when certified free cash (surplus revenue), a
major funding source for capital projects within the general fund, became available. During this
Summer, the Committee again reviewed the general fund requests not funded in the Spring along
with several new general fund and enterprise fund requests for which greater information was
needed before the requests could be formally proposed. The Committee acted on the assumption
that it had roughly $2 million in surplus revenue available for the Fall as well as significant
retained earnings in the Solid Waste and Water Enterprise Funds. All capital items for the Fall
Annual Town Meeting are addressed in one omnibus article (Article 17).
Town Government
revenue and unused monies originally budgeted for the Sprung Building Construction, a capital
project now deemed to be non-viable, for replacement of three vehicles ($113,251); replacement
of a computer server hosting the Assessor property records database ($10,000); upgrade of the
Town Hall’s distribution system for its HVAC system ($135,000); purchase of multifunctional
copier/scanning/printing equipment for Town buildings ($75,000); and municipal facilities
planning and design ($115,000). A major theme in these requests is efficiency, either energy or
operational or both. For instance, the vehicle replacements include the purchase of at least one
hybrid, consistent with Town policy to purchase fuel-efficient vehicles for municipal use
whenever such vehicles are commercially available and practicable. The upgrade of the HVAC
distribution system will replace an old and non-reliable pneumatic control system with digital
controls allowing for greater energy efficiency along with improved building comfort. The
purchase of multifunctional copier/scanning/printing equipment, which will replace leased
copiers currently lacking any functionality beyond copying, will allow the Town to reduce its
reliance on high cost printers and expedite the Town’s efforts to reduce paperwork and further
digitalize its information. Monies for municipal facilities planning and design are intended in
part to assist in efforts to consolidate Town functions to a reduced number of facilities.
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Police Department
Consistent with the Police Department’s vehicle replacement cycle, the Capital Planning
Committee recommends $145,800 be appropriated from surplus revenue to fund the purchase of
four police cruisers ($100,800) and two administrative vehicles ($45,000). The amount for the
police cruisers supplements $63,000 that was already appropriated from the tax levy for this
purpose at the Spring Town Meeting.
Dartmouth Public Schools
The Capital Planning Committee recommends a total of $1,962,000 for the Schools.
$487,000 of this amount will be appropriated from surplus revenue to pay for an upgrade and/or
replacement of the public address systems for the elementary schools ($175,000), school
technology updates ($137,000), and renovation of gang bathroom facilities in the Potter and
DeMello Schools ($175,000). The new public address systems will enhance safety and security
of the buildings by allowing communications with all classrooms at all times. The money for
school technology ensures technology is updated on a regular basis and supplements $63,000
that was already appropriated from the tax levy for this purpose at the Spring Town Meeting.
The gang bathroom facilities will be upgraded for the first time since the Potter and DeMello
Schools were built. Additionally, $575,000 will be borrowed to repave and improve the drainage
of the parking lots, which have deteriorated over the years. Finally, $900,000 will be borrowed
for purpose of bringing the Quinn School, Middle School, and Administrative Office building
into ADA compliance.
Public Works – Engineering
The Capital Planning Committee recommends a total of $13,318 from surplus revenue
and Water and Sewer Enterprise retained earnings for the DPW Engineering Department to fund
an upgrade of AutoCAD/Carlson Civil Suite software, made necessary by the Town’s recent
upgrade of its operating system to Windows 7.
Public Works – Highway Division
The Capital Planning Committee is supporting an appropriation of $810,790 from surplus
revenue to fund roadway maintenance & improvements and several pieces of equipment for the
DPW Highway Division. The amount for roadway maintenance & improvements ($350,000)
will supplement Chapter 90 monies received from the State and are essential to the DPW’s
efforts to properly maintain the Town’s 220 miles of roads. A street sweeper ($251,790) and
road tractor & cutting deck ($140,000) will replace aging and unreliable equipment. A portable
pavement hot box ($45,000) and 500 gallon liquid calcium slide brine spray tank ($24,000) will
improve operational efficiencies in pothole repair and ice/snow control.
Public Works – Water
The Capital Planning Committee recommends a total of $270,000 for the Water
Enterprise Fund. $245,000 of this money will be used in the design, engineering, and test
drilling of a new source of well supply at the Pinelli well site. This site represents the only costeffective new source of ground drinking water known to exist in Town and will reduce the
Town’s dependence on New Bedford as a secondary source of drinking water. The remaining
$25,000 will pay for an engineer to assess options for a water meter upgrade, a project expected
to cost $2,000,000.
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Public Works – Solid Waste
The Capital Planning Committee recommends a total of $1,500,000 for the Solid Waste
Enterprise Fund. $660,000 from Solid Waste retained earnings will fund the purchase of two
automated recycling trucks. Moreover, another $540,000 from Solid Waste retained earnings
and $300,000 from borrowing along with a financial contribution of $110,000 from the Greater
New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District will be used to purchase 20,000 covered
rolling totes, two of which will be given to each participating household to be used for recycling
in lieu of bins. The combination of the automated trucks and totes should allow the driver of the
truck to load the recyclables using a joy stick within the cab of the truck without any assistance
from a worker. Expected benefits include greater efficiency which will allow over time for a
reduction in staffing and operating expenses; reduced worker injuries; improved neighborhood
aesthetics from recyclables no longer blowing out of the bins; and expected increases in
recycling rates. In financial terms, the benefits are expected to exceed the costs when the
investment is amortized over the expected lifespan of the equipment.
Council on Aging
revenue to fund energy efficiency improvements in the Council on Aging building. These
improvements include the replacement of lighting, boiler, and unit heater and the installation of
an energy management system. An additional $13,784 for the project will be provided through
NSTAR’s energy efficiency incentive program. The project is expected to reduce energy costs
by over $11,000 per year for the Town.
Libraries
revenue for the replacement of the North Dartmouth Library roof ($18,400); Southworth Library
flooring ($53,087); and Southworth Library furniture ($25,000). The North Dartmouth Library
roof is currently leaking. The Southworth Library flooring project includes replacing damaged
floor tiles in the building, removing carpeting in the basement and replacing with flooring
suitable to this level, and installing new carpeting in the upper level. The Southworth Library
furniture project involves replacing the remaining original furnishings in the building, which is
over 50 years old, with furniture more conducive to computer usage and study areas.
Parks
revenue to fund the Russells Mills Storage Building repair ($23,744) and Jones Park fence
replacement ($53,054). The repair of the Russells Mills Storage Building will replace the roof,
siding, and trims boards, most of which are in poor shape. Additionally, the Jones Park fence
replacement will replace the current fence composed of recycled utility poles, many rotting and
all containing hazardous substances, and aging steel cable with granite posts and chain fence.
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TOWN CLERK
CURRRENT STATISTICS
FOR THE YEAR 2011
Area..............................................................................................................61.82
Square Miles of Highway.............................................................................218.68
Population as of January 1, 2011...................................................................35,491
Prec
Democrat
Green-
Libertarian
Republican
Unenrolled
Others
Rainbow
GRAND
TOTAL
01
709
0
13
198
1338
2
2260
02
633
2
9
144
881
0
1669
03
861
8
27
154
1542
2
2594
04
850
1
11
211
1160
1
2234
05
908
2
16
253
1235
1
2415
06
1072
1
7
151
984
1
2216
07
953
0
4
245
1160
1
2363
08
975
0
8
169
936
2
2090
09
806
3
5
332
1296
3
2445
10
776
4
4
303
1312
1
2400
Total
8543
21
104
2160
11,844
14
22,686
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ELECTIONS
Annual Town Election
April 5, 2011
TOWN MEETING
Spring Annual Town Meeting
Fall Annual Town Meeting
June 7, 2011
October 18, 2011
BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Randall T. Weeks, Jr.
Term Expires 2013
Thomas M. Brooks, Jr.
Term Expires 2014
Mary Ellen DeFrias
Term Expires 2012
Lynn M. Medeiros
Clerk, Ex-Officio
TOWN CLERK/ELECTIONS
Lynn M. Medeiros, Town Clerk
Lynne White
Term Expires 2012
Assistant Town Clerk – resigned 2/2011
Erika L. Correia
Assistant Town Clerk – May 2011
Moderator
Steven Sharek
Melissa Haskell
Term Expires 2012 – Resigned September 30, 2011
Appointed October 18, 2011
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TOWN CLERK
Vital Statistics
AVERAGE
AGE
BIRTHS
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Males
106
121
96
81
95
78
105
105
83
108
118
88
111
107
109
97
90
106
101
116
93
95
97
124
93
95
94
89
93
84
82
Females
101
88
98
103
100
91
90
97
89
109
105
89
79
83
98
89
93
107
91
103
89
114
105
100
98
96
84
105
80
72
78
Total
207
209
194
184
195
169
196
202
172
217
223
177
190
190
207
186
183
213
192
219
182
209
202
224
191
181
178
194
173
156
160
MARRIAGES
DEATHS
166
145
154
137
149
122
129
136
122
130
142
114
152
144
155
121
119
138
134
145
115
124
111
124
93
133
135
102
88
103
130
224
229
271
253
250
206
231
269
229
265
250
256
274
250
267
273
257
247
268
287
275
289
304
276
257
298
286
298
286
317
278
DECEASED
74.2
75.5
71.5
75.2
74.3
74.5
78.0
65.9
75.4
73.5
73.2
75.5
73.9
73.1
77.9
76.3
77.9
75.9
77.7
76.0
76.7
77.0
76.7
79
77.3
75.4
77
77
77.6
79.3
78
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Revised Minutes as of 7/13/2011
TOWN OF
DARTMOUTH
MINUTES
SPRING ANNUAL AND SPECIAL
TOWN MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011
296
SPRING ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
JUNE 7, 2011
INDEX
Article
Number
INDEX
Title
Appropriations
Source of Funding
1*
2*
3*
Community Preservation Act – FY/2012 Budget
Rescind Borrowing Authorization
Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure – Property Located on
Winterville Rd.
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure – Property Located on
Gentle Valley Drive
Transfer of Custody of Designated Tax Possessions
to Conservation Commission for Conservation
purpose; Authorization to Record these Possessions
as Permanently Protected Open Space at the
Registry of Deeds
Authorization to Record Designated Conservation
Commission Parcels as Permanently Protected Open
Space at the Registry of Deeds
Acceptance of Capital Planning Committee Report
and Funding of FY 2012 Capital Plan
32,000.00
CPA Surcharges
55,000.00
126,000.00
955,925.51
94,074.49
65,000.00
Surplus Revenue
Tax Levy
SEF Borrowing
Excess Bond
Proceeds
SEF Ret. Earnings
WEF Excess Bond
Proceeds
WEF Borrowing
WEF Retained
Earnings
Rec. Receipts
69,649,743.02
3,483,729.10
2,963,411.07
226,470.76
6,000.00
134,024.51
1,077,685.14
See Below
WEF Receipts
SEF Receipts
WMEF Receipts
Tax Levy
Social Day Receipts
Solid Waste Ent. Rec.
4*
5*
6*
7*
25,000.00
116,344.90
978,655.10
38,000.00
8*
9*
10*
11*
12*
13*
14*
15*
16*
17*
18*
19*
20*
21*
Rescind and Create of Recreation Revolving Fund in
Accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E½
Rescind Acceptance of Parking Regulations in
Accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 20A
and Accept Parking Regulations in Accordance with
M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 20A½
Salaries of Elected Officials
Schedule A – FY2012 Budget Appropriation
Funding Water Department – Enterprise Fund
Funding Sewer Department – Enterprise Fund
Funding Waterways Management
Funding Dartmouth Senior Social Day Program
Funding Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
Schofield Farm
Souza Lagasse Farm
Zoning By-Laws – Add Section 11.510 - Parking
Facility
Municipal Facilities Committee
Personnel By-Law – New Title/position – Chief
297
22*
23*
24*
25*
26*
27*
Operator Water Pollution Control Division and Chief
Water Operator
Leasing of McBratney Parcel
Facility Lease for Wind Turbines
General By-Laws – Adoption of Town Meeting Time:
A Handbook of Parliamentary Law as Rule Book
Governing Operation of Town Meeting
Recodification of General By-Laws
General By-Law Deletions
General By-Law Revisions
Spring Special Town Meeting
June 7, 2011
Index
Article
Number
1 STM*
2 STM*
3 STM*
4 STM*
5 STM*
6 STM*
7 STM*
8 STM*
9 STM*
INDEX
Title
OUTSTANDING BILLS
SNOW & ICE DEFICIT
APPROPRIATION TO THE STABILIZATION FUND
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION TO A POST
EMPLOYMENT HEALTH INSURANCE LIABILITY
FUND
APPROPRIATION FOR MOORING RE-GRIDDING
AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATION –
WATERWAYS
ZONING BY-LAWS – MORATORIUM ON BUSINESS
PROVIDING ELECTRONIC MACHINES OR DEVICES
TO CONDUCT SWEEPSTAKES OR GAMES OF
CHANCE – SECTION 2A
ZONING BY-LAWS – SOLAR FARM
ZONING BY-LAWS – NEW SECTION 4 – SINGLE
RESIDENCE C DISTRICT - LINCOLN PARK REZONING
Appropriations
Source of Funding
8,844.04
162,047.49
113,000.00
221,175.00
67,745.00
Surplus Revenue
Surplus Revenue
Transfer
Surplus Revenue
Surplus Revenue
25,000.00
WMEF-Retained
Earnings
Rec. Resd/Waterways
44,000.00
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SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS
June 7, 2011
Gross Appropriations
Tax Levy
Sewer - Borrowing
Sewer Receipts
Water - Borrowing
Water Receipts
Waterways Mgt Enterprise Fund
CPA-Estimated Rec.
Overlay Surplus
Senior Social Day
Conservation Rec.
Dartmouth Cable
SBA Resd for Debt
SWEF Receipts
Excess Bond Proceeds
Capital Art./Chp. 90
SEF Retained Earnings
WEF Retained Earnings
Surplus Revenue
Rec. Revolving Rec.53E ½.
$80,027,063.60
$67,002,533.02
$955,925.51
$3,741,446.07
$978,655.10
$4,248,978.10
$256,244.76
$400,730.00
$100,000.00
$159,139.51
$40,000.00
$41,814.00
$85,292.00
$1,448,945.14
$210,419.39
$173,941.00
$25,000.00
$38,000.00
$55,000.00
$65,000.00
$80,027,063.60
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS
SPRING SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
June 7, 2011
Rec. Resd for Waterways
Transfer
Surplus Revenue
WMEF-R/E
$641,811.53
$44,000.00
$113,000.00
$459,811.53
$25,000.00
$641,811.53
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ARTICLE 11
Category of
Expenditure
General
Government
Public Safety
Schools
Public Works
Community
Services
Debt Service
Employee
Benefits
Property/Liability
Insurance
Unclassified
TOTALS
FY 2012 - TOWN CHARGES
Tax Levy
3,657,226.34
WEF
SEF
SWEF
Other
118,270.00
109,427.00
38,346.00
146,511.00
318,218.00
246,693.00
112,251.00
173,941.00
5,035,212.38
9,462,544.10
285,928.00
384,384.00
206,247.00
454,022.33
85,304.00
728,832.00
42,833.00
37,531.00
14,416.00
4,888.00
$66,870,532.69
$765,249.00
$778,035.00
$371,260.00
$864,666.33
6,096,089.68
37,586,299.05
2,159,958.82
2,144,370.32
300
JUNE 7, 2011
Pursuant to a warrant duly issued the Spring Annual Town Meeting of the inhabitants of
the Town of Dartmouth, represented by their duly elected and qualified Town Meeting
Members, was held in the auditorium of the Dartmouth Middle School on Tuesday, June
7, 2011.
The meeting was called to order at 9:11 o’clock in the morning by the Moderator, Steve
Sharek.
The Moderator declared that their being 194 Town Meeting Members present out of a
total of 352 and 177 being a quorum, a quorum was present. Additional members
checked in after the meeting was called to order.
Precinct
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TOTAL
Membership
38
34
16
36
38
35
39
38
39
39
352
100%
Attended
19
17
5
26
28
19
29
23
35
33
234
66%
Absent
19
17
11
10
10
16
10
15
4
6
118
34%
The Moderator asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of:
Rose Gonsalves – Mother of late Select Board member Leonard Gonsalves and mother-in-law to
Town Meeting member Madelyn Gonsalves, Diamantina Sylvia – Former cafeteria worker for the
Dartmouth School Department, Ernest Poitras – Retired Math Teacher at Dartmouth Middle
School, George Greer – Former appointed Constable for Dartmouth, Charles Sission – Former
coach for Dartmouth Girls Softball and member of Dartmouth Housing Authority, Ronald Perrier
– Former Dartmouth Wire Inspector, Anne Makin – Wife of poll worker Robert Makin , Judith E.
Sylvia – Wife of poll worker Paul Sylvia, Almorinda Euzebio – Former cafeteria worker at
Dartmouth High School, Peter J. Martin – Former Town Meeting member and teacher at
Dartmouth Middle SchooL, Marie Alves – Former employee with Greater New Bedford Refuse
Management, Dorothy Kehoe – Former School Department employee, Davis Howes – Former
Town Meeting member, Lucrecia Vieira – Mother of Dartmouth Police Officer Joe Vieira, Carlos
Ventura – Retired teacher and served on numerous town boards and commissions.
MODERATOR: Appoints two good tellers – Michelle DeFranco and Michael Spagone.
301
MOVED and duly seconded:
That the meeting note the correct call of the Warrant and the lawful posting and return of
service thereon.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
9:22 A.M.
That the Moderator is hereby relieved from reading each article in its entirety and is allowed to
refer to them by title and number.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
9:22 A.M.
MOVED and duly seconded;
That the Moderator is hereby allowed to take up action on any of the several articles out of
numerical sequence as he may determine.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICE 1:
9:22 A.M.
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT – FY 2012 BUDGET
That the Town appropriate from FY 2012 Community Preservation Fund Annual
Revenues in the amount of $32,000.00 for administrative expenses.
SO VOTED.
YES 191
NO 3
9:24 AM
ARTICLE 2:
RESCIND BORROWING AUTHORIZATION
That the Town rescind the authority to borrow previously authorized un-issued debt,
comprised of amounts voted by the Town under certain warrant articles from prior
years:
Town Meeting Date
May 3, 2006
June 6, 2006
October 16, 2007
October 16, 2007
June 3, 2008
June 3, 2008
June 3, 2008
June 2, 2009
Warrant
Article
8
26
7
22
22
Purpose
Water Main Replace/Misc. Areas
Upgrade Pump Station Systems
Sewer Ext. – Birchfield Farm
Recycling Truck
CIP – Dump Truck w/Plow &
Sander
22 CIP – Loader With Dump Bucket
8 CIP – Library Roof Replacement
8 CIP – Diesel Wood Chipper
Amount to
Rescind
$124,350.00
$50,000.00
$40,000.00
$115,000.00
$8,386.00
$4,417.00
$102,235.00
$10,000.00
302
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 3:
9:25 AM
DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE – PROPERTY LOCATED ON
WINTERVILLE ROAD
That the Town accept, pursuant to the requirements of Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 60, Section 77C, the deed in lieu of foreclosure dated March 14, 2011, for the land and
any buildings thereon located on Winterville Road and identified as Dartmouth Assessor’s Map
151, Lot 4.
SO VOTED.
YES
ARTICLE 4:
193
NO
1
9:27 AM
GENTLE VALLEY DRIVE
Chapter 60, Section 77C, the deed in lieu of foreclosure dated March 15, 2011, for the land and
any buildings thereon located on Gentle Valley Drive and identified as Dartmouth Assessor’s
Map 42, Lot 62.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 5:
9:28 AM
TRANSFER OF CUSTODY OF DESIGNATED TAX POSSESSIONS TO
CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSE;
AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD THESE POSSESSIONS AS
PERMANENTLY PROTECTED OPEN SPACE AT THE REGISTRY OF
DEEDS
That the Town, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40, Sections 3 and 15A, authorize the Select
Board to transfer to the Conservation Commission the care, custody, management and
control of certain foreclosed-on parcels of former tax title land; and authorize the Select
Board to execute and record in the Registry of Deeds all documents that are determined
to be necessary or appropriate by Town Counsel to effectuate this transfer:
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Map 29, Lot 15
Map 32, Lot 25
Map 55, Lot 12
Map 63, Lot 34
Map 63, Lot 39
Map 63, Lot 41
Map 129, Lot 1
Map 181, Lot 8
Map 181, Lot 12
Map 181, Lot 13
Bakerville Rd
Gidley Town Road
Valley St
Faunce Corner Rd
Faunce Corner Rd
Faunce Corner Rd
Meridan St
Melrose Ave
Melrose Ave
Connecticut Ave
303
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 6:
Map 191,
Map 191,
Map 191,
Map 191,
Map 191,
Map 191,
Map 191,
Map 191,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Map 192,
Lot 1
Lot 5
Lot 7
Lot 18
Lot 20
Lot 23
Lot 37
Lot 39
Lot 19
Lot 24
Lot 26
Lot 30
Lot 31
Lot 34
Lot 36
Lot 38
Lot 42
Lot 48
Lot 50
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
Hixville Rd
9:30 AM
AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD DESIGNATED CONSERVATION
COMMISSION PARCELS AS PERMANENTLY PROTECTED OPEN
SPACE AT THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS
That the Town transfer the care, custody, management and control of certain parcels of
Town owned land to the Conservation Commission; and authorize the Select Board to execute
and record in the Registry of Deeds all documents that are determined to be necessary or
appropriate by Town Counsel to effectuate this transfer:
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
Assessors
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
Map 42, Lot 43
Map 42, Lot 41
Map 42, Lot 42
Map 45, Lot 1
Map 55, Lot 1
Map 55, Lot 3
Map 61, Lot 13
Map 63, Lot 35
Map 63, Lot 40
Map 109, Lot 68
Map 131, Lot 81-1
Map 141, Lot 23
Map 181, Lot 11
Chase Rd
Chase Rd
Chase Rd
Lucy Little Rd
Reed Rd
Reed Rd
Reed Rd
Faunce Corner Rd
Faunce Corner Rd
Russells Mills Rd
Utica Lane
Tucker Rd
Melrose Ave
9:32 AM
304
ARTICLE 7:
ACCEPTANCE OF CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT AND
FUNDING OF FY 2012 CAPITAL PLAN
That the Town accept the Capital Planning Committee Report for Capital Needs for FY 2012
and fund the same from certain revenue sources; and authorize the Treasurer, with the
approval of the Select Board, to borrow $1,934,580.61 pursuant to Massachusetts General
Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other enabling authority and to issue bond or notes of the
Town therefor.
ITEM(S)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
(55) Bulletproof Vests
Police Cruisers (operating appropriation)
COST
TOTAL
LIBRARIES
Engineering/Architectural/Hazardous Waste
Assessment for Window & Flooring Replacement at
Southworth Library
TOTAL
DARTMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School Technology (operating appropriation)
TOTAL
DPW – SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
CWMP Engineering Design Phase &
& WPC Facility Upgrade
Inflow & Infiltration Remediation Engineering &
Construction
Pickup Truck
TOTAL
DPW – WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
Elm Street/Wilson Street Water Main Upgrade
Project & Road Reconstruction
Old Fall River Road Tank External Repairs to
Concrete Tank
Treatment Upgrade & Engineering for Smith Neck
Water Tank
Unidirectional Flushing Model
6,800 2WD Pick-Up Truck
TOTAL
FUNDING SOURCE
$45,000.00
$63,000.00
$108,000.00
Surplus Revenue
Tax Levy
$10,000.00
Surplus Revenue
$10,000.00
$63,000.00
$63,000.00
Tax Levy
$600,000.00
S.E.F. Borrowing
$355,925.51
S.E.F. Borrowing
$94,074.49 S.E.F. Excess Bond Proceeds
$25,000.00
S.E.F. Retained Earnings
$1,075,000.00
$880,000.00
W.E.F. Borrowing
$33,655.10
W.E.F. Borrowing
$116,344.90 W.E.F. Excess Bond Proceeds
$65,000.00
W.E.F. Borrowing
$20,000.00
$18,000.00
$1,133,000.00
W.E.F. Retained Earnings
W.E.F. Retained Earnings
305
KEY:
G.F. = General Fund
W.E.F. = Water Enterprise Fund
S.E.F. = Sewer Enterprise Fund
R.E. = Retained Earnings
SO VOTED.
Yes 219
ARTICLE 8:
No 1
9:38 AM
RESCIND AND CREATE RECREATION REVOLVING FUND
That the Town create a Recreation Revolving Fund for fiscal year 2012 pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E½; and rescind its acceptance of
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53D; and dissolve the Recreation Revolving
Fund that had been established pursuant thereto; and transfer any remaining monies from the
dissolved Section 53D Recreation Revolving Fund to the Section 53E1/2 Recreation Revolving
Fund.
Warrant Article as follows:
That the Town create a Recreation Revolving Fund for fiscal year 2012 pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E½, to which will be credited all revenues
that are collected from any Town recreation programs, said revenues to be used solely for
general operating costs and capital expenditures with respect to Town recreation programs as
authorized by the Recreation Commission, and provided that the total revenues that are utilized
in said manner during fiscal year 2012 shall not exceed sixty-five thousand dollars
($65,000.00);
And concurrently, to rescind its acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section
53D, and dissolve the Recreation Revolving Fund that had been established pursuant thereto;
And concurrently, to transfer any monies remaining in the Section 53D Recreation Revolving
Fund at dissolution to the Recreation Revolving Fund established pursuant to Section 53E½; Or
take any action relative thereto.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 9:
YES
126
NO
84
9:54 AM
RESCIND ACCEPTANCE OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH M.G.L. CHAPTER 90, SECTION 20A AND
ACCEPT PARKING REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH M.G.L.
CHAPTER 90, SECTION 20A½
That the Town rescind its acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section
20A, as was voted at the Town Meeting of September 28, 1982; and accept the provisions of
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90, Section 20A½; both statutes set forth regulations
related to parking enforcement and violations but Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90,
306
Section 20A½ allows the Town to levy certain parking fines at a higher maximum level than is
provided for in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 20A
Article all as printed in the warrant:
That the Town rescind its acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Section
20A, as was voted at the Town Meeting of September 28, 1982, and accept the provisions of
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90, Section 20A½; both statutes set forth regulations
related to parking enforcement and violations but Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90,
Section 20A½ allows the Town to levy certain parking fines at a higher maximum level than is
provided for in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 20A; Or take any other action
relative thereto.
SO VOTED.
YES
214
ARTICLE 10:
NO
6
9:57 AM
SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
That the Town fix the salaries and compensation of certain elected officers of the Town as
provided in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 108 and any and all Acts in
Amendment thereof;
FY 2011
Town Moderator
Select Board
Town Clerk
Town Assessors
Planning Board
Board of Health
Town Agent
SO VOTED.
YES
216
1@
5@
1@
3@
5@
3@
1@
NO
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4
0
0
65,373.00
0
0
0
0
FY 2012
$
0
$
0
$ 67,007.32
$
0
$
0
$
0
$
0
9:59 AM
To recess the Annual Town Meeting and go to the Special Town Meeting.
10:00 AM
The Annual Town Meeting was called back to order at 1:07 PM.
At this time move to Article 12 and will return to Article 11.
ARTICLE 11:
SCHEDULE A — FY 2012 BUDGET APPROPRIATION
That the Town appropriate $69,649,743.02 from various funding sources: $66,870,532.69
from the tax levy, $765,249.00 from the Water Enterprise Fund, $778,035.00 from the Sewer
Enterprise Fund, $371,260.00 from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and $864,666.33 from
other financing sources, for the purpose of funding expenses, charges, and outlays, including
salary and compensation of all elected and appointed officers of the Town and payment of debt
and interest, of the various Town Departments for the ensuing 2012 fiscal year;
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
Motion made and seconded:
To transfer $4,900.00 from the Reserve Fund line item under the Finance Committee Budget
reducing it from $714,541.00 to 709,641.00 to the general expenses line under the personnel
services general expense line in the Select Board/Executive Administrator section of the budget
and increasing it from $16,253.00 to $21,153.00
Motion FAILS.
YES
86
NO
95
2:54 PM
To add $2,000.00 to the Town Clerk Expense Category from the Reserve Fund Line item to
change the Town Clerk Expense Category from 22,900.00 to 24,900.00. The $2,000.00 would
be used to conduct an independent survey on the staffing needs of the Town Clerk’s Office and
report back to Town Meeting at the Fall Annual Town Meeting.
Motion FAILS.
2:58 PM
To restore the amount of $5,495.70 to the Soil Conservation by transfer from the Reserve Fund.
Motion FAILS.
YES
57
NO
102
3:09 PM
To increase the GASB 45 (OFEB) – Retirement Health Insurance Liability from $150,000.00 to
$200,000.00 by transferring $50,000.00 from the Select Board Manpower Expense line item.
Motion FAILS.
ARTICLE 12:
3:30 PM
FUNDING WATER DEPARTMENT ENTERPRISE FUND
That the Town appropriate $3,483,729.10, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 39K and Chapter 44, Section 53F½, Enterprise Fund – Water
Department, for the purpose of funding the FY 2012 Water Operating Budget;.
FY 2011
FY 2012
Estimated Water Expenses
Budget
Recommend
$
2,345,728.57
Water Division
$
2,393,315.54
$
139,374.00
*Administrative Costs
$
153,395.00
$
91,537.00
*Construction Division
$
93,619.00
$
84,542.00
*Engineering Costs
$
71,204.00
$
464,092.00
*Town Overhead
$
447,031.00
$
1,042,024.14
Debt Service (Principal & Interest)
$
1,090,413.56
$
45,000.00
Debt Service (Int./Short-term)
$
$
4,212,297.71
TOTALS
$
4,248,978.10
327
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2011
Budget
75,000.00
90,000.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
1,500.00
4,015,797.71
4,212,297.71
Estimated Water Revenues
System Development Charge
Other Departmental Revenue
Interest/Demands
Investment Income
Insurance Recover
Prior Year Refund
Water Rates
TOTALS
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2012
Recommend
60,000.00
105,000.00
10,000.00
12,000.00
4,061,978.10
4,248,978.10
*NOTE: $765,249.00 of cost has already been included for appropriation in the General
Fund Operating Budget.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 13:
1:08 PM
FUNDING SEWER DEPARTMENT ENTERPRISE FUND
General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 39K and Chapter 44, Section 53F½, Enterprise Fund – Sewer
Department, for the purpose of funding the FY 2012 Sewer Operating Budget;
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2011
Budget
599,882.22
1,852,764.53
54,538.00
58,129.00
70,451.00
66,420.00
492,814.00
462,616.57
30,000.00
Sewer Division
Water Pollution Control
*Administrative Costs
*Construction Division
*Engineering Costs
*Engineering Costs I/I
*Town Overhead
Debt Service (Int./Short-term )
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2012
Recommend
597,255.51
1,920,224.55
60,024.00
59,576.00
59,337.00
67,756.00
531,342.00
445,931.01
-
$
3,687,615.32
TOTALS
$
3,741,446.07
$
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2011
Budget
35,000.00
85,000.00
50,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2012
Recommend
35,000.00
100,000.00
50,000.00
5,000.00
4,000.00
-
Estimated Sewer Expenses
Estimated Sewer Revenues
System Development Charge
Other Departmental Revenue
Infiltration/Inflow
Interest/Demands
Investment Income
Sewer Betterments
328
$
$
$
3,502,615.32
Surplus
State Revenue
Sewer Rates
$
$
$
3,547,446.07
$
3,687,615.32
TOTALS
$
3,741,446.07
*NOTE: $778,035.00 of cost has already been included for appropriation in the General Fund
Operating Budget.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 14:
1:11 PM
FUNDING WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISE FUND
That the Town appropriate $226,470.76 from Waterways Receipts for the purpose of
funding the Waterways Management Department for FY 2012; and appropriate $6,000.00 from
the tax levy to the Waterways Management Enterprise Fund as compensation for parking fines
issued by the Waterways staff at Waterways landings;
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2011
Budget
137,399.27
66,034.13
30,076.00
23,600.00
257,109.40
Estimated Waterways Expenses
Salaries
Expenses
Town Overhead*
TOTALS
$
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2011
Budget
137,970.40
57,375.00
17,825.00
2,500.00
41,439.00
257,109.40
Estimated Waterways Revenues
Waterway Usage Fee
Mooring Fees
Licenses & Permits – Boat Launch
Parking Ticket Revenues
50% Boat Excise Tax
TOTALS
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2012
Recommend
140,285.01
62,285.75
29,774.00
23,900.00
256,244.76
$
$
$
$
$
$
FY 2012
Recommend
137,970.40
57,825.00
17,825.00
0.00
42,624.36
256,244.76
Operating Budget.
SO VOTED.
1:12 PM
ARTICLE 15:
SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM
FUNDING DARTMOUTH SENIOR
That the Town appropriate $134,024.51 from Social Day Receipts for the purpose of funding
the Dartmouth Senior Social Day Program for FY 2012;
329
$
$
$
$
FY 2011
Budget
89,426.50
58,122.00
15,665.00
163,213.50
Estimated Senior Social Day Expenses
Salaries
Expenses
Town Overhead*
TOTALS
$
$
FY 2011
Budget
163,213.50
163,213.50
Estimated Senior Social Day Revenues
Various Sources
TOTALS
$
$
$
$
FY 2012
Recommend
77,140.51
56,884.00
25,115.00
159,139.51
$
$
FY 2012
Recommend
159,139.51
159,139.51
Operating Budget.
SO VOTED.
1:13 PM
ARTICLE 16:
FUNDING SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND
General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53F½, Enterprise Fund – Solid Waste Department, for the
purpose of funding the FY 2012 Solid Waste Operating Budget;
FY 2011
Budget
Estimated SWEF Expenses
FY 2012
Recommend
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
452,071.63
Salaries
$
441,491.14
436,825.00
Expenses
$
431,925.00
Capital Outlay
$
50,000.00
Emergency Reserve
$
50,000.00
87,007.00
Crapo Hill Assessment
$
83,079.00
22,920.00
Debt Service
$
71,190.00
18,425.00
*Administrative Cost
$
20,375.00
89,374.00
*Highway Division Cost
$
91,876.00
251,111.00
*Town Overhead
$
259,009.00
1,407,733.63
TOTALS
$
1,448,945.14
FY 2011
FY 2012
Budget
Estimated SWEF Revenues
Recommend
$
750,000.00
Solid Waste Base Rate/Misc.
$
750,000.00
$
602,733.63
PAYT Bag Fee
$
625,000.00
$
55,000.00
Transfer Station
$
73,945.14
$ 1,407,733.63
TOTALS
$
1,448,945.14
Operating Budget.
SO VOTED.
YES
219
NO
1
1:14 PM
330
ARTICLE 17:
SCHOFIELD FARM
That the Town approve the June 29, 2006 purchase by the Select Board, using funds from
the Community Preservation Fund that were appropriated by bond issuance pursuant to Article
12 of the June 6, 2006 Spring Annual Town Meeting, of the property that is commonly known
as Schofield Farm; and stipulate that the purpose of said purchase is agricultural preservation,
and rescind Article 13 and certain parts of Article 12 of the June 6, 2006 Spring Annual Town
Meeting; and stipulate that the Select Board ensure that a State-approved Agricultural
Preservation Restriction is recorded for the entirety of Schofield Farm; and confirm its approval
of the use of funds from the Community Preservation Fund, pursuant to Article 9 of the June
10, 2008 Spring Annual Town Meeting, for the replacement of the septic system of Schofield
Farm; and authorize the Select Board, with the advice of the Agricultural Preservation Trust
Council, to enter into a lease or management agreement with respect to, or otherwise sell,
Schofield Farm.
To see if the Town will vote to approve the June 29, 2006 purchase by the Select Board,
using funds from the Community Preservation Fund that were appropriated by bond issuance
pursuant to Article 12 of the June 6, 2006 Spring Annual Town Meeting, of the property that is
commonly known as Schofield Farm, and which is more fully shown as Lots 1 & 2 on a certain
plan of land entitled “Approval not Required Plan Drawn for the Town of Dartmouth” dated
December 5, 2007 and recorded in Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 162,
Page 57, said purchase being recorded by deed in the Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds in
Book 8224, Page 23.
And concurrently, to stipulate that the purpose for which the Town now authorizes and
approves this purchase pursuant to Chapter 44B, Section 12(a) and Chapter 184, Section 31 of
the Massachusetts General Laws, is agricultural preservation;
And concurrently, to rescind Article 13 of the June 6, 2006 Spring Annual Town Meeting;
And concurrently, to rescind so much of Article 12 of the June 6, 2006 Spring Annual Town
Meeting as evinced an intention that only a portion of Schofield Farm should be subject to
agricultural preservation;
And concurrently, to stipulate that the Select Board shall ensure that a State-approved
Agricultural Preservation Restriction is recorded with respect to the entirety of Schofield Farm as
described above;
And concurrently, to confirm its approval of the use of funds from the Community Preservation
Fund, pursuant to Article 9 of the June 10, 2008 Spring Annual Town Meeting, for the
replacement of the septic system of Schofield Farm, as part of the rehabilitation of that historic
property, said rehabilitation being to the benefit of the public through preserving the
agricultural heritage of the Town.
And concurrently, to authorize the Select Board, with the advice of the Agricultural Preservation
Trust Council, to enter into a lease or management agreement with respect to Schofield Farm,
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or otherwise sell Schofield Farm; provided that any of these actions must be with respect to the
entirety of Schofield Farm as described above; and further provided that, prior to any such
action transpiring, the Select Board ensure that the above State-approved Agricultural
Preservation Restriction has been duly recorded. If the Select Board exercises its delegated
authority to sell Schofield Farm, then the proceeds from said sale shall be deposited into the
Community Preservation Fund for the Town of Dartmouth, in accordance with Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 44B, Section 7; Or take any action relative thereto.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 18:
1:21 PM
SOUZA LAGASSE FARM
That the Town authorize the Select Board, if it deems it to be appropriate and necessary, to
file with the General Court of the Commonwealth a Home Rule Petition to effectuate the
adoption of certain legislation with respect to Souza Lagasse Farm that cannot be substantively
altered by the General Court without the approval of the Select Board; and authorize the Select
Board to approve such substantive amendments if they are within the scope of the general
public objectives of the Home Rule Petition;
“Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the
language of “Exhibit A” to the Agricultural Preservation Restriction with Option to
purchase at Agricultural Value” (hereinafter “the APR”) on the Souza Lagasse Farm
granted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by the Town of Dartmouth on December
27, 2006 and recorded with the Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds on May 7, 2007 in
Book 8638, Page 153 is hereby stricken and replaced with the following: “Lot 1 of Parcel
One as more fully shown on a plan of land entitled “Plan of Land in Dartmouth, MA,
Assessors Map 61, Lot 42 for Theresa B. Lagasse” dated October 21, 2003 and recorded
with Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 152, Page 71. Containing 74.69
acres, more or less. For the title of the Town of Dartmouth see deed of Theresa B.
Lagasse, f/k/a Theresa B. Souza dated October 30, 2003 and recorded with said Registry
in Book 6633, Page 275.”
And further, notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary,
the Town of Dartmouth is hereby authorized to convey said Lot 1 of Parcel One to a
successful bidder pursuant to a process that complies with G.L. Chapter 30B, subject to
the provisions of the APR.”
To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board, if it deems it to be appropriate
and necessary, to file with the General Court of the Commonwealth a Home Rule Petition to
effectuate the adoption of legislation precisely as follows:
“Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the
language of “Exhibit A” to the Agricultural Preservation Restriction with Option to
purchase at Agricultural Value” (hereinafter “the APR”) on the Souza Lagasse Farm
granted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by the Town of Dartmouth on December
27, 2006 and recorded with the Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds on May 7, 2007 in
Book 8638, Page 153 is hereby stricken and replaced with the following: “Lot 1 of Parcel
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One as more fully shown on a plan of land entitled “Plan of Land in Dartmouth, MA,
Assessors Map 61, Lot 42 for Theresa B. Lagasse” dated October 21, 2003 and recorded
with Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 152, Page 71. Containing 74.69
acres, more or less. For the title of the Town of Dartmouth see deed of Theresa B.
Lagasse, f/k/a Theresa B. Souza dated October 30, 2003 and recorded with said Registry
in Book 6633, Page 275.”
And further, notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary,
the Town of Dartmouth is hereby authorized to convey said Lot 1 of Parcel One to a
successful bidder pursuant to a process that complies with G.L. Chapter 30B, subject to
the provisions of the APR.”
The General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the bill, unless the
Select Board approves substantive amendments to the bill before enactment by the General
Court. The Select Board is hereby authorized to approve such substantive amendments,
provided that they are within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition; Or take
any action relative thereto.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 19:
1:24 PM
ZONING BY-LAWS – ADD SECTION – PARKING FACILITY SIGNS
That the Town add Section 11.510 to the Dartmouth Zoning By-Laws in order to establish
regulations regarding parking facility signs in the General Business District;
11.510
Parking facility signs that provide directions to roads or businesses, or
that provide traffic directions, but not that merely provide business
advertising, must be approved by the Planning Board as part of an OffStreet Parking Plan pursuant to the procedures of Section 16 of these
Zoning By-Laws. Should such signage be subsequently desired for a
parking facility for which an Off-Street Parking Plan has previously been
approved by the Planning Board, then an amendment to that Plan
indicating such signage must be filed and approved in the same manner.
The limitations of subsection 16.102 shall apply to such signage. When
applying for an amendment seeking directional signage approval only,
Planning Board review is limited to the sign approval and such and
application does not trigger a full parking facility review.
Each sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area. Text may be
present on both sides of any such sign. The Planning Board shall not
approve any sign that it determines will cause a safety risk. All signs
shall comply with all other applicable by-laws, as well as all applicable
statutes and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
No sign that is approved pursuant to this subsection may be altered in
any fashion without filing an amendment to the Off-Street Parking Plan
with the Planning Board, and receiving approval for the same, save only
that the any business names on directional signage may be adjusted to
reflect any changes thereto.
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Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to infringe upon the right to
install entrance or egress signs pursuant to subsection 11.506 of these
Zoning By-Laws. Such signs do not need to be submitted to the
Planning Board as part of an Off-Street Parking Plan or amendment
thereto.
SO VOTED.
YES
ARTICLE 20:
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NO
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1:25 PM
MUNICIPAL FACILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE
That the Town disband the School Building and Renovation Committee established by
Town Meeting in 2006; and authorize the establishment and appointment of a Municipal
Facilities Study Committee with a broader charge. The new nine-member Committee
will be made up of the Finance Committee chair or Finance Committee member
designated by the chair; School Committee chair or School Committee member
designated by the chair; Select Board chair or Select Board member designated by the
chair; Planning Board chair or Planning Board Member designated by the chair; three
(3) town residents appointed by the Moderator; and two (2) parents from a School
Council or Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), with the parents to be chosen by the
Moderator from a list of at least five (5) nominees provided by the School Committee.
Members will serve three-year terms, starting July 1, 2011.
The Superintendent of Schools, School Business Administrator, the Executive
Administrator, and the Director of Budget & Finance/Treasurer shall serve as ex-officio
members of the Committee with no voting powers.
The purpose of this Committee will be to investigate and make recommendations to
Town Meeting and the respective town departments on the highest and best uses for
municipal buildings, including but not limited to, the following: Gidley School, former
Smith Neck School, Potter School, DeMello School, School Administration Building, Town
Hall, former Russells Mills Library, North Dartmouth Library and Department of Public
Works facilities. The Committee will report to Town Meeting at least once per year.
The Committee will remain active until disbanded by vote of Town Meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 21:
1:27 PM
PERSONNEL BY-LAW – NEW TITLE/POSITION – CHIEF
OPERATOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION AND
CHIEF WATER OPERATOR
That the Town amend, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 40, Section 21, and Chapter 41, Sections 108A and 108C, the Dartmouth
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Personnel By-Law, Section 9, Schedule A, by adding certain positions to the Water
Pollution Control Group;
Title: Chief Operator Water Pollution Control Division
Compensation Grade or Schedule: DPW – 9B ($26.42 - $32.45)
Title: Chief Water Operator
Compensation Grade or Schedule: DPW – 9B ($26.42 - $32.45)
SO VOTED.
YES
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NO
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1:29 PM
Noted for the record that the warrant and motion had a typographical error which was
noted and corrected when reading the motion to reflect that Section 180A as being
incorrect and should read Section 108A.
ARTICLE 22:
LEASING OF THE MCBRATNEY PARCEL
That the Town authorize, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 3,
the Select Board to negotiate the terms and conditions of and enter into a lease, or other
contractual agreement of not more than ten years in duration, for the use of Town owned
property known as the McBratney Parcel and described by Dartmouth Assessors as Map 137,
Lot 4-1 consisting of 12.785 acres for the purpose of public recreation services and related uses
such as office use, parking, concessions and storage of recreational equipment.
To amend by removing the following “not more than” and replace with “ten years”
Motion FAILS. Yes
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No
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To amend by removing “not more than 10 years in duration” and insert “3 years in duration.”
Motion WITHDRAWN.
Now comes the vote on the main motion.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
1:53 PM
Motion made to take a sense of the meeting that Town Meeting favor Select Board negotiate
lease for this property with the Burgo Basketball Association.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
1:55 PM
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ARTICLE 23:
FACILITY LEASE FOR WIND TURBINES
That the Town authorize, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 3,
the Board of Public Works to negotiate the terms and conditions of, and enter into, a lease,
license, or other contractual agreement of not more than 30 years in duration, for the use of
the Town-owned property known as 687 Chase Road and 759 Russells Mills Road, for the
purpose of granting access to, and allowing the installation of, wind energy generating facilities;
and require that the Select Board approve any such lease, license or contractual agreement
prior to its execution by the Board of Public Work.
To see if the Town will vote to authorize, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,
Section 3, the Board of Public Works to negotiate the terms and conditions of, and enter into, a
lease, license, or other contractual agreement of not more than 30 years in duration, for the
use of the Town-owned property known 687 Chase Road – Water Treatment Facility and
described by the Dartmouth Assessors as Map 33, Lot 72 and 759 Russells Mills Road – Water
Pollution Control Facility and described by Dartmouth Assessors as Map 34, Lot 6, for the
purpose of granting access to, and allowing the installation of wind energy generating facilities
at the site(s), provided that any such negotiated lease, license, or other contractual agreement
shall be subject to review and approval of the Select Board prior to its execution by the Board
of Public Works; Or take any other action relative thereto.
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 24:
2:05 PM
GENERAL BY-LAWS – ADOPTION OF TOWN MEETING TIME: A
HANDBOOK OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW AS RULE BOOK
GOVERNING OPERATION OF TOWN MEETING
That the Town add a By-Law to its General By-Laws regarding the use of Town Meeting Time
at Town Meetings, which shall be codified under the original codification as “Town Meeting,
Section 10: Use of Town Meeting Time” or under the proposed recodification pursuant to
warrant article 25 as “Article 2.5 – Use of Town Meeting Time”;
Except to the extent that other procedures are mandated by statute, the Town Charter
or the Town’s General By-Laws, the operations of the Town Meeting shall be governed
by Town Meeting Time: A Handbook of Parliamentary Law, by Johnson, Trustman and
Wadsworth; Third Edition (2001).
For reference, the Handbook shall be available at the Town Clerk’s office and at the
town public libraries.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
2:08 PM
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ARTICLE 25:
RECODIFICATION OF GENERAL BY-LAWS
That the Town recodify, reorganize and retitle its General By-Laws, without altering the
substance thereof, all as set forth in the document that is on file with the Town Clerk and
available on the Town Clerk’s website, and that is entitled “Proposed Recodification of Town of
Dartmouth General By-Laws”.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 26:
2:12 PM
GENERAL BY-LAW DELETIONS
That the Town will repeal from its General By-Laws certain By-Laws or sections thereof;
Original Codification
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Town Meeting By-Law, Section 1: Notice of
Town Meeting
Town Meeting By-Law, Section 3: Election
Officers
Town Meeting By-Law, Section 5:
Compensation of Officers and Committees
Town Meeting By-Law, Section 6: TwoThird’s Vote*
*First Paragraph ONLY
Town Meeting By-Law, Section 7: Secret
Ballot
Moderator By-Law, Section 1: Moderator’s
Authority
Moderator By-Law, Section 2: Teller
Appointment
Moderator By-Law, Section 3: Pro-Tem
Moderator
Select Board By-Law, Section 3:
Selectmen’s Responsibilities
Select Board By-Law, Section 4: Board of
Selectmen and Executive Administrator,
Sub-Section 1
Sub-Section 2*
Sub-Section 3
Codification in Warrant Article 25
Article 1.1 – Notice of Town Meeting
Article 1.3 – Election of Town Officials at Town
Meeting
Article 1.5 – Fixing of Compensation for Town
Officials
Article 2.1 – Two-Thirds Vote is Required to
Amend or Rescind an
Appropriation*
Article 2.2 – The Use of a Secret Ballot
Article 11.1 – Moderator’s Authority
Article 11.2 – Appointment of Tellers
Article 11.3 – Appointment of Pro-Tem
Moderator
Article 12.3 – Enforcement of Local By-Laws
and Town Meeting Articles
Article 12.4.1 – Establishment of Relationship
Article 12.4.2 – Policy Making and
Administration*
Article 12.4.3 – Chief Administrative Officer
Article 12.4.4 – Hiring of Department Heads
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
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29
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31
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Sub-Section 4
Town Clerk By-Law, Section 1: Town Clerk
Notification to Town Meeting Committees
Committees and Commissions By-Law,
Section 9: Community Preservation
Committee, Section 4: Amendments
Section 9: Community Preservation
Committee, Section 6: Effective Date
Article 23.4 – Amending this By-Law
Council on Water Resources By-Law
Article 26 – Council on Water Resources –
Appointment, Powers and Duties
Financial Manager By-Law, Section 1,
Subsection 2: Duties of the Director of
Budget and Finance/Treasurer
Financial Manager By-Law, Section 1, SubSection 3: Employment Contracts
Section 4A: Dartmouth
Historical Commission
Section 8: Municipal Land Committee
Section 5: Open Space Preservation
Commission
Committees and Commissions By-Law:
Section 6: Street Name Committee
Town Agent By-Law
Town Planner By-Law, Section 2: Planning
Board Revolving Consultant Fee Account
Storage Tanks By-Law, Section 1:
Installation
Streets and Sidewalks By-Law, Section 4:
Other Obstructions
N/A
Historical Commission Demolition Review
By-Law, Section 1: Title of Bylaw
Dogs By-Law, Section 3: Removal of Town
from County Dog Fund, Sub-section 3:
Penalties
Police By-Law, Section 1: False Reports
Animals Within Street Lines
Girl Scout Mariner Street Fair
Width of Sidewalks
Littering
Town Dump By-Law
Article 13.1 – Notification to Town Meeting
Committees
Article 23.6 – Appointment Deadline
Article 27.2 – Powers and Duties
Article 27.3 – Terms for Employment Contracts
Article 30 – Dartmouth Historical Commission
Article 32 – Municipal Land Committee –
Article 33 – Open Space Preservation
Commission – Appointment, Powers
and Duties
Article 35 – Street Name Committee –
Article 37 – Town Agent – Powers and Duties
Article 40.2 – Planning Board Revolving
Consultant Fee Account
Article 61.7.1 – Installation
Article 63.2.1 – Old Version
Article 64 – Demolition of Historic Structures*
*Cross-Reference to Article 30 ONLY
Article 64.1 – Title of By-Law
Article 68.3.5 – Use of Monies Received
Article 74.10 – False Report to the Police
Article 89.2 – Prohibition on Livestock on
Streets or Sidewalks
Article 89.5 – Girl Scout Mariner Street Fair
Article 89.9 – Required Width of Sidewalks
Article 89.10 – Prohibition on Littering
Article 90 – Use of Town Dump
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UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 27:
2:13 PM
GENERAL BY-LAW REVISIONS
That the Town make certain revisions to its General By-Laws;
1. To change all instances of “Board of Selectmen” to “Select Board”, and all instances of
“Selectman” or “Selectmen” to “Selectperson” or “Selectpersons”.
2. To change all instances of “Gulf Road Landing” to “Arthur F. Dias Landing”.
3. To change all instances of “By-law”, “by-law”, “Bylaw” and “bylaw” to “By-Law”, with
respect to both singular and plural forms.
4. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Select Board, Section
2: Selectmen’s Meetings” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article
25 as “Article 12.2 – Meetings of the Select Board” by replacing its current language with
the following:
The Select Board shall meet at least once every two weeks.
5. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Committees and
Commissions, Section 1: Agricultural Development Commission” and under the proposed
recodification pursuant to warrant article 25 as “Article 21 – Agricultural Development
Commission – Appointment, Powers and Duties” by deleting all instances of the word
“Development” from both the title and the body of the By-Law.
6. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Committees and
Commissions, Section 2: Capital Planning Committee, Sub-Section 1: Establishment of
Committee” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article 25 as “Article
22.2 – Composition of the Committee” by replacing its current language with the following:
The committee membership will consist of the Director of Budget and Finance and six
(6) citizen representatives who have experience in the building trades, finance, capital
asset acquisition, and other relevant backgrounds.
7. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Council on Aging,
Section 2: Membership” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article
25 as “Article 25.2 – Requirements for Appointment” by replacing its current language with
the following:
The members of the Council on Aging shall consist of nine residents of the Town of
Dartmouth. With respect to any vacancy on the Council, whether due to resignation,
death, inability to act, or the expiration of a term, said Council shall receive all
applications for the position, shall review those applications, and shall forward the same
to the Select Board with its recommendations. Except with respect to any unexpected
resignation, death, or inability to act, such recommendations shall be provided to the
Select Board at least one month prior to the expected date of the vacancy. Otherwise,
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such recommendations shall be provided to the Select Board as soon as possible, but
not more than one month after the unexpected vacancy. All such recommendations shall be
advisory only, and nonbinding upon the Select Board.
The membership of said Council shall include at least one person of at least sixty-five
years of age, shall consist of a cross-section of professionals from the community, and
shall serve without pay from the Town.
8. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Miscellaneous, Section
4: Outdoor Music Festival” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article
25 as “Article 61.2 – Issuance of License for Outdoor Music Festival” by inserting the
following sentence at its conclusion:
Should it determine that the Town’s interests will not be adversely affected, the Select
Board may, in its discretion, waive the bond requirement of this By-Law.
9. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Streets and Sidewalks,
Section 12: Sidewalk Sales” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant
article 25 as “Article 61.8 – Sidewalk Sales” by replacing its current language with the
following:
Any commercial activities that obstruct a sidewalk shall require the issuing of a permit
by the Select Board. A permit shall only be issued if the Select Board determines, after
consultation with relevant Town departments and officials, that said activity will not
interfere with or obstruct public safety and public health.
10. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Buildings, Section 1B:
Permit Fee” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article 25 as “Article
63.1.2 – Required Fee” by changing the dollar value of the fee from five dollars to three
hundred dollars.
11. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Dogs, Section 2: Fines
for Unlicensed Dogs” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article 25
as Article 68.3.1 – Fine for Failure to Register with Town Clerk” by replacing its current
language with the following:
Each year, any dog over six months of age found after March 1st to be unregistered
with the Dartmouth Town Clerk, shall have a fine of $25.00 imposed upon the owner of
the dog.
12. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Dogs, Section 5:
Keeping of Dogs” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article 25 as
“Article 68.3.2 – Kennel License” by replacing the current language of paragraph (a) with
the following:
No more than three dogs are allowed to be kept on one premise in the Town of
Dartmouth, except where the keeping of more dogs is allowed by zoning and a kennel
license is granted. Applications for licensing of four or more dogs shall be obtained
through the Town Clerk's Office. The application form is to be filled out by the applicant
and returned to the Town Clerk's Office. An application fee of $100.00 will be required
and is non-refundable.
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An investigation will be done by the Animal Control Officer in regards to sanitary
conditions of current and/or exercise areas, location and construction of kennel, soundproofing of kennel area, number of dogs, type of dogs, abutters concerns and any other
issues he deems necessary.
The granting or denial of a kennel license will be done within 30 days of filing a
complete application. Appeal by an aggrieved abutter or applicant shall be heard by the
Select Board and/or Officer in Charge of Animal Control, who shall have the right to
grant or deny a kennel license on appeal
13. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Dogs, Section 3:
Removal of Town from County Dog Fund, Sub-section 2: Fees” and under the proposed
recodification pursuant to warrant article 25 as “Article 68.3.3 – Fees for Licenses” by
adding the following sentence at the end:
These fees accrue from year to year.
14. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Dogs, Section 1: Dogs,
Sub-section 1: Definitions” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article
25 as “Article 72.1.1 - Definitions” by replacing the last two definitions with the following:
ANIMAL SHELTER - Any premises designated by action of the Town or the continued
use of the present premises for the purpose of impounding and caring for all dogs found
running at large in violation of this By-Law.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER - Any person that is authorized by the Town to enforce
the provisions of this By-Law.
And concurrently, by adding the following definition:
DOG HEARING OFFICER – The police officer that is appointed at any given time by
the Select Board to hear and adjudicate matters under this By-Law.
15. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Dogs” and under the
proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article 25 as “Article 68.3 – Dog Licenses” and
“Article 72 – Dogs” by replacing all instances of “pound”, “dog pound”, “shelter” and
“designated shelter”, “licensed facility” or any variants thereof, and whether or not
capitalized, with “Animal Shelter”.
Sub-section 2: Enforcement” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant
article 25 as “Article 72.1.2 – Enforcing Officers” by replacing its current language with the
following:
The provisions of this by-law shall be enforced by the Animal Control Officer(s) and any
Police Officer of the Town.
Sub-section 3: Restraint” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article
25 as “Article 72.1.3 – Continuous Restraint of Dogs” by replacing its current language with
the following:
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No person owning or harboring a dog or dogs shall suffer or allow it to run at large in
the Town or allow such dog(s) upon any private property without the permission of the
owner thereof.
Sub-section 4: Impoundment” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant
article 25 as “Article 72.1.4 – Impoundment” by replacing the phrase “registered or certified
mail” with “posting a notice upon the door of the same”.
Sub-section 7: Confinement of Certain Dogs” and under the proposed recodification
pursuant to warrant article 25 as “Article 72.1.7 – Confinement of Certain Dogs” by
replacing the current language with the following:
The owner shall confine, within a building or secure enclosure, every fierce, dangerous
or vicious dog, to the extent, and in the manner prescribed by, the Dog Hearing Officer.
Sub-section 8: Nuisance Abatement, paragraph (a)” and under the proposed recodification
pursuant to warrant article 25 as “Article 72.1.8 – Nuisance Abatement” by replacing its
current language with the following:
It is a public nuisance and unlawful to keep or harbor any dog, whether licensed or not,
which by habitual, consistent and persistent howling, yelping, barking, or other noise
disturbs or annoys any persons residing in the neighborhood, with each day of such
nuisance constituting a separate offense. Dogs shall be kept in such a manner that
no nuisance is produced regarding sanitary conditions, housing, food, shelter, water,
or other factors which may cause a nuisance. Upon determination by the Animal
Control Officer, based on evidence, that a dog is causing a nuisance, the keeper of such
dog shall be given a warning to end such nuisance.
A second offense to such warning shall result in a fine of $25.00 per day. If more than
five such fines are given in a calendar year, the dog owner shall be given the
prescribed statutory notice to appear before the Dog Hearing Officer for a hearing
concerning the maintenance of such a nuisance. If he determines that a nuisance
exists, the Dog Hearing Officer may issue an order to permanently remove the animal
from the Town, and fines and penalties shall accrue for each day and until the nuisance
is abated.
Sub-section 8: Nuisance Abatement, second paragraph” and under the proposed
recodification pursuant to warrant article 25 as “Article 72.1.9 – Prohibited Activities” by
replacing the current language of sentence #1 with the following:
Run loose in any Town Park, Beach or Recreation Area, other than a Town designated
Dog Park, or run loose upon any private property without the permission of the party
owning or in control of the same.
And concurrently, by deleting the following sentence:
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Any person sheltering a stray animal without the permission of the owner or person with
the right to control that animal shall immediately notify the Animal Control Officer.
Sub-section 9: Interference” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant
article 25 as “Article 72.1.10 – Interference” by replacing its current language with the
following:
No person shall interfere with or hinder the Animal Control Officer of this Town in the
performance of his duties, or make a false report to the Animal Control Officer, or seek
to release any dog in the custody of the Animal Control Officer, except as herein
provided.
Sub-section 11: Penalties” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article
25 as “Article 72.1.12 – Penalties” by replacing each instance of “in the calendar year” with
“within a calendar year”.
24. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Dogs, Section 4: NonCriminal Disposition of Dog Law Violations” and under the proposed recodification pursuant
to warrant article 25 as “Article 72.2 – Non-Criminal Disposition of Dog Law Violations” by
replacing the current language of the first paragraph with the following:
Any person found to be in violation of the Dartmouth General By-Laws and/or Rules and
Regulations relating to dogs shall be issued a citation. The citation shall denote the
specific violation and cost of fine. All fines are to be paid to the Town of Dartmouth
within 21 days of the violation notice. Anyone wishing to appeal the violation notice
shall do so in writing or in person within the 21-day period by notification to the
Executive Administrator of the Select Board. The Executive Administrator may decide
upon the appeal or forward the appeal to the Dog Hearing Officer. The Dog Hearing
Officer will hold a hearing with all parties concerned on the matter. The decision of the
Executive Administrator or the Dog Hearing Officer may be appealed through the
provisions provided in MGL, Chapter 40 Section 21D. All receipts received for
violation shall be deposited in the account established under the provisions of MGL,
Chapter 140 Section 147A as adopted under Article 8 of the February 13, 1990 Special
Town Meeting.
25. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Town Collector,
Section 3: Furnishing Delinquent Tax Lists and License Denials” and under the proposed
recodification as “Article 69 – Creation and Distribution of Delinquent Tax List and
Procedures for Denying Licenses and Permits to Parties on that List” by replacing its current
language with the following:
In accordance with the terms of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 57,
which the Town has duly adopted, the procedures for revoking or denying a license or
permit due to tax delinquency are as provided below. Any changes to said Section 57
subsequent to the adoption of this By-Law are incorporated herein prospectively by
reference.
(a) The tax collector or other municipal official responsible for records of all municipal
taxes, assessments, betterments and other municipal charges, hereinafter referred to as
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the tax collector, shall annually furnish to each department, board, commission or
division, hereinafter referred to as the licensing authority, that issues licenses or permits
including renewals and transfers, a list of any person, corporation, or business
enterprise, hereinafter referred to as the party, that has neglected or refused to pay any
local taxes, fees, assessments, betterments or other municipal charges for not less than
a twelve month period, and that such party has not filed in good faith a pending
application for an abatement of such tax or a pending petition before the appellate tax
board.
(b) The licensing authority may deny, revoke or suspend any license or permit, including
renewals and transfers of any party whose name appears on said list furnished to the
licensing authority from the tax collector or with respect to any activity, event or other
matter which is the subject of such license or permit and which activity, event or matter
is carried out or exercised or is to be carried out or exercised on or about real estate
owned by any party whose name appears on said list furnished to the licensing authority
from the tax collector; provided, however, that written notice is given to the party and
the tax collector, as required by applicable provisions of law, and the party is given a
hearing, to be held not earlier than fourteen days after said notice. Said list shall be
prima facie evidence for denial, revocation or suspension of said license or permit to any
party. The tax collector shall have the right to intervene in any hearing conducted with
respect to such license denial, revocation or suspension. Any findings made by the
licensing authority with respect to such license denial, revocation or suspension shall be
made only for the purposes of such proceeding and shall not be relevant to or
introduced in any other proceeding at law, except for any appeal from such license
denial, revocation or suspension. Any license or permit denied, suspended or revoked
under this section shall not be reissued or renewed until the license authority receives a
certificate issued by the tax collector that the party is in good standing with respect to
any and all local taxes, fees, assessments, betterments or other municipal charges,
payable to the municipality as the date of issuance of said certificate.
(c) Any party shall be given an opportunity to enter into a payment agreement, thereby
allowing the licensing authority to issue a certificate indicating said limitations to the
license or permit and the validity of said license shall be conditioned upon the
satisfactory compliance with said agreement. Failure to comply with said agreement
shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of said license or permit; provided,
however, that the holder be given notice and a hearing as required by applicable
provisions of law.
(d) The Select Board may waive such denial, suspension or revocation if it finds there is
no direct or indirect business interest by the property owner, its officers or stockholders,
if any, or members of his immediate family, as defined in section one of chapter two
hundred and sixty-eight A in the business or activity conducted in or on said property.
This section shall not apply to the following licenses and permits: open burning; section
thirteen of chapter forty-eight; bicycle permits; section eleven A of chapter eighty-five;
sales of articles for charitable purposes, section thirty-three of chapter one hundred and
one; children work permits, section sixty-nine of chapter one hundred and forty-nine;
clubs, associations dispensing food or beverage licenses, section twenty-one E of
chapter one hundred and forty; dog licenses, section one hundred and thirty-seven of
chapter one hundred and forty; fishing, hunting, trapping license, section twelve of
chapter one hundred and thirty-one; marriage licenses, section twenty-eight of chapter
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two hundred and seven and theatrical events, public exhibition permits, section one
hundred and eighty-one of chapter one hundred and forty.
26. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Noise, Section 1:
Unlawful Noise” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant article 25 as
“Article 73.1 – Unlawful Noise” by deleting the word “phonograph”.
27. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Alcohol, Section 1:
Consuming Alcoholic Beverages” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to warrant
article 25 as “Article 75.1 – Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol on Public Property” by adding
the following phrase to the beginning of the first paragraph:
Unless otherwise allowed be a permit duly issued by the Select Board
And concurrently, to revise said By-Law by adding the following sentence at the end of the
second paragraph:
Any permit issued by the Select Board for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on,
about or in public ways, property or buildings shall be valid for a single day only and
shall not be issued unless and until the applicant for the same provides documented
evidence to the Select Board that sufficient insurance, but in no instance with coverage
of less than one million dollars, has been obtained that indemnifies and holds harmless
the Town and its officials and employees from any damages resulting from the any
activities undertaken pursuant to said permit.
28. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Buildings, Section 4:
House Numbering, Sub-Section 4” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to
warrant article 25 as “Article 82.2.4 – Notification to Police of Numbering” by replacing its
current language with the following:
Once an occupancy permit has been issued for a building by the Dartmouth Building
Department, the Department of Public Works shall provide the building owner with a
building number or numbers for the same, and shall notify the Police Department of said
building number(s). The Police Department thereupon shall revise its emergency
services database to incorporate said building number(s).
29. To revise the By-Law that is known under its original codification as “Buildings, Section 4:
House Numbering, Sub-Section 5” and under the proposed recodification pursuant to
warrant article 25 as “Article 82.2.5 – Inspection and Penalties” by adding the following
sentence to the end of said By-Law:
Whenever the Zoning Enforcement Officer or the Building Inspector determines that a
violation of this By-Law has occurred, he shall issue the appropriate fine and notify the
Police Department of said violation.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
2:19 PM
Return to Article 11 of the Annual Town Meeting.
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To dissolve the Annual Town Meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 1 STM:
3:30 PM
OUTSTANDING BILLS
That the Town appropriate $8,844.04 from surplus revenue for the purpose of paying
certain outstanding bills of prior fiscal years;
Vendor
Anthony C. Savastano, Attorney
Fall River/New Bedford Reg MRI
IMAS, LLC
Chelmsford MRI, PC
TOTAL
SO VOTED.
ARTICLE 2 STM:
YES
219
Department
Town Counsel
Police Injured on Duty
Computer Services
Police Injured on Duty
NO
1
Amount
$ 8,010.00
$
624.14
$
183.85
$
26.05
$ 8,844.04
Fiscal Year
FY 2010
FY 2008
FY 2010
FY 2009
10:00 AM
SNOW & ICE DEFICIT
That the Town transfer $162,047.49 from surplus revenue and $113,000.00 from the Quinn
School Window Replacement account for the purpose of offsetting the Snow and Ice Deficit
under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 31D.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 3 STM:
10:03 AM
That the Town transfer $221,175.00 from surplus revenue for the purpose of supplementing
the Stabilization Fund pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5B.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 4 STM:
10:05 AM
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION TO A POST EMPLOYMENT
HEALTH INSURANCE LIABILITY FUND
That the Town accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 32B, Section
20, which allows the Town to establish an Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund
for the purpose of funding future financial obligations of the Town for health insurance benefits
of retirees, and to transfer $67,745.00 from surplus revenue into this trust fund.
SO VOTED.
YES
218
NO
2
10:11 AM
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ARTICLE 5 STM:
APPROPRIATION FOR MOORING RE-GRIDDING
That the Town appropriate $25,000.00 from Waterways Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to
cover the cost of mooring re-gridding.
SO VOTED.
YES
219
ARTICLE 6 STM:
WATERWAYS
NO
1
10:12 AM
AUTHORIZATION
FOR
APPROPRIATION
–
That the Town transfer $44,000.00 from Receipts Reserved for Appropriation –
Municipal Waterways Boat Excise Tax to the Waterways Management Enterprise Fund.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 7 STM:
10:13 AM
ZONING BY-LAWS – MORATORIUM ON BUSINESS PROVIDING
ELECTRONIC
MACHINES
OR
DEVICES
TO
CONDUCT
SWEEPSTAKES OR GAMES OF CHANCE – SECTION 2A
That the Town insert as Section 2A of the Dartmouth Zoning By-laws certain provisions in
order to establish a one-year moratorium on business enterprises providing electronic machines
or devices to conduct sweepstakes or games of chance;
2A.
MORATORIUM ON BUSINESSES PROVIDING ELECTRONIC MACHINES OR DEVICES TO
CONDUCT SWEEPSTAKES OR GAMES OF CHANCE:
2A.100.
PURPOSE:
Studies have indicated that there are numerous economic and moral issues
implicated by electronic sweepstakes and games of chance, including but not
limited to the potential for operator abuse in receiving or making payments, a rise
in gambling-related bankruptcies and other economic effects, the dangers
associated with pathological gambling and underage gambling, and other
potential impacts to public health, safety, and welfare. As a result, it is necessary
to provide the Town and its Board of Selectmen, Police Department, Planning
Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals with the time and opportunity to study and
minimize such public impacts by providing standards for business enterprises
which as a principal or accessory use provide electronic machines or devices,
including but not limited to computers and gaming terminals, for persons to utilize
to participate in sweepstakes or games of chance, and where cash, merchandise,
or other items of value are redeemed or otherwise distributed, whether or not the
value of such distribution is determined by the electronic games played or by
predetermined odds. It is the intent of this section to regulate so-called internet
sweepstakes cafes, so-called calling card sweepstakes devices, and similar
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establishments and devices to the extent they are otherwise lawful under the
laws of Massachusetts and to prohibit any mechanism that seeks to avoid
application of this section through the use of any subterfuge or pretense
whatsoever.
2A.200.
MORATORIUM:
For a period of one (1) year from the effective date hereof, no one shall be
permitted to operate, or place into operation a business enterprise within the
Town of Dartmouth which involves the operation or placing in operation of an
electronic machine or device in exchange for anything of value, or given away
incident to the purchase of other goods or services, in order to conduct or
promote a sweepstakes or game of chance through the use of an entertaining
display, including the entry process or the revealing of a prize, or to promote a
sweepstakes that is conducted through the use of an entertaining display,
including the entry process or the revealing of a prize. During the term of this
moratorium, the aforesaid uses shall not be permitted and the Town will not
accept any applications for the permitting of such uses.
2A.300.
DEFINITIONS:
As used in this section:
2A.301. “Electronic machine or device” means a mechanically, electrically or
electronically operated machine or device, that is owned, leased or otherwise
possessed by the sweepstakes or game sponsor or promoter, or any of the
sponsor’s or promoter’s partners, affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, or contractors,
that is intended to be used by a sweepstakes or game entrant, that uses energy,
and that is capable of displaying information on a screen or other mechanism.
This section is applicable to an electronic machine or device whether or not:
a. It is server-based;
b. It uses a simulated game terminal as a representation of the prizes
associated with the results of the sweepstakes entries;
c. It utilizes software such that the simulated game influences or determines
the winning and value of the prize;
d. It selects prizes from a predetermined finite pool of entries;
e. It utilizes a mechanism that reveals the content of a predetermined
sweepstakes entry;
f. It predetermines the prize results and stores those results for delivery at the
time the sweepstakes entry results are revealed;
g. It utilizes software to create a game result;
h. It requires deposit of any money, coin, or token, or the use of any credit
card, debit card, prepaid card or receipt, or any other method of payment to
activate the electronic machine or device;
i. It requires direct payment into the electronic machine or device, or remote
activation of the electronic machine or device;
j. It requires purchase of a related product;
k. The related product, if any, has legitimate value;
l. It reveals the prize incrementally, even though it may not influence whether
a prize is awarded or the value of any prize awarded;
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m. It determines and associates the prize with an entry or entries at the time the
sweepstakes is entered;
n. t is a slot machine or other form of electrical, mechanical, or computer game.
2A.302. “Enter” or “entry” means the act or process by which a person becomes
eligible to receive any prize offered in a sweepstakes or game of chance;
2A.304. “Entertaining display” means visual information, capable of being seen
by a sweepstakes or game entrant, including but not limited to those that take
the form of actual game play or simulated game play, such as, by way of
illustration and not exclusion, the following:
a. A video poker game or any other kind of video card-playing game;
b. A video bingo game;
c. A video craps game;
d. A video keno game;
e. A video lotto game;
f. A video slot machine;
g. Eight Liner;
h. Pot-of-Gold, also known as Pot-O-Gold;
i. A video game mimicking roulette or any other such game commonly the
subject of betting in gambling establishments or regulated under the gambling
laws of Massachusetts;
j. A video game based on or involving the random or chance matching of
different pictures, words, numbers, or symbols not dependent on the skill or
dexterity of the player;
k. Video scratch-offs, so-called;
l. Any video game, such as video dungeons and dragons or a video shooting
range, incorporating a video reveal, so-called, in which a prize is not dependent
on the skill or dexterity of the player;
m. Any other video game not dependent on skill or dexterity that is played while
revealing a prize as the result of an entry into a sweepstakes or game and that
has characteristics similar to those games listed in (a) through (l) above.
2A.305. “Prize” means any gift, award, gratuity, good, service, credit, or anything
else of value, which may be transferred to a person, whether possession of the
prize is actually transferred, or placed on an account or other record as evidence
of the intent to transfer the prize.
2A.306. “Sweepstakes” means any game, advertising scheme or plan, or other
promotion, which, with or without payment of any consideration, a person may
enter to win or become eligible to receive any prize, the determination of which is
based on chance.
2A.400.
These prohibitions shall not apply to: (a) any activity which is lawfully authorized
by the State Lottery Commission pursuant to and in accordance with
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 10, section 27A; (b) “automatic amusement
devices” that have been properly licensed by the Town pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws chapter 140, section 177A; (c) games authorized in accordance
with the provisions of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; or, (d) non-profit
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organizations authorized by the Town to conduct a raffle or bazaar pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 271, section 7A.
2A.500.
ENFORCEMENT:
Violation of this By-law shall be punished by a fine or civil penalty of up to Three
Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for each separate day a violation takes place.
2A.600.
EFFECTIVE DATES:
The moratorium imposed by this section shall take effect upon adoption by the
Town Meeting in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws
chapter 40A, section 5, subject to any required approvals by the office of the
Massachusetts Attorney General, and shall continue for a period of one (1) year
thereafter.
2A.700.
If any section or part of this By-law shall be found to be unlawful, that finding
shall not affect the lawfulness of the remaining subsection or parts.
SO VOTED.
YES 140
ARTICLE 8 STM:
NO
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10:43 AM
ZONING BY-LAWS – SOLAR FARM
That the Town insert as Section 37 of the Dartmouth Zoning By-laws certain provisions in
order to establish regulations for large-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations
within the Town of Dartmouth;
SECTION 37 - LARGE-SCALE GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS
37.100
PURPOSE
The purpose of this bylaw is to promote the creation of new large-scale ground
mounted solar photovoltaic installations by providing standards for the placement,
design, construction, operation, monitoring, modification and removal of such
installations that address public safety, minimize impacts on scenic, natural and
historic resources and to provide adequate financial assurance for the eventual
decommissioning of such installations.
37.200
APPLICABILITY
This section applies to large-scale (250 kW or larger) ground-mounted solar
photovoltaic installations (“Large-Scale Installations”) for which building permits,
whether for initial construction or modifications thereto, are sought after June 7,
2011. The provisions set forth in this bylaw shall apply to the construction,
operation, and/or repair of Large-Scale Installations and also pertains to physical
modifications. Large-Scale Installations are allowed as of right in all zoning
districts of the Town, whether as a primary or accessory structure. Large-Scale
Installations, including the oil that is directly used in, or created by, the operation
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of a Large-Scale Installation itself, are exempt from the requirements of Section
20.503 of the Aquifer Protection District Bylaw; provided that this exemption does
not apply to any oil that is used in, or created by, activities that are related to the
operation of a Large-Scale Installation, such as in appurtenant structures or
facilities, or used by vehicles.
37.300
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
37.301 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS/ ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS
The construction and operation of all Large-Scale Installations shall be
consistent with all applicable Town, State and Federal requirements,
including but not limited to all applicable safety, construction, electrical,
and communications requirements. All buildings and fixtures forming part
of a solar photovoltaic installation shall be constructed in accordance with
the State Building Code.
37.302 BUILDING PERMIT
No Large-Scale Installation shall be constructed, installed or modified, as
provided in this section without first obtaining a building permit.
37.303 FEES
The application for a building permit for a Large-Scale Installation must be
accompanied by the fee required for a building permit.
37.304 BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW
A Large-Scale Installation shall undergo a review by the Director of Inspectional
Services prior to issuance of a building permit, in order to ensure that the project
complies with the requirements of this Zoning By-Law. The building permit
applicant shall facilitate this review by submitting the documentation that is
specified in Section 37.305. At the conclusion of construction, the Director of
Inspectional Services shall inspect the Large-Scale Installation to ensure that said
construction was completed in conformity with both the building permit and that
submitted documentation, or any modification thereto that the Director of
Inspectional Services required prior to the issuance of a building permit. Any
material modification of a Large-Scale Installation after the issuance of a building
permit shall require the same review process. The Director of Inspectional
Services may seek the review and recommendations of other Town departments
or consultants with respect to the Section 37.305 documentation prior to the
issuance of a building permit. All plans and maps that an applicant submits as
part of this review process shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
Professional Engineer licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
37.305 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The project proponent shall provide the following documents to the Director of
Inspectional Services as part of the pre-building permit review process:
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A. A site plan showing:
1. Property lines and physical features, including roads, for the project site;
2. Proposed changes to the landscape of the site, grading, vegetation clearing
and planting, exterior lighting, screening vegetation or structures;
3. Blueprints or drawings of the Large-Scale Installation signed by a
Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
showing the proposed layout of the system and any potential shading from
nearby structures;
4. One or three line electrical diagram detailing the Large-Scale Installation,
associated components, and electrical Interconnection methods, with all National
Electrical Code compliant disconnects and overcurrent devices;
5. Documentation of the major system components to be used, including the PV
panels, mounting system, and inverter, and environmental containment of oils if
greater than fifty (50) gallons used in equipment;
6. Name, address, and contact information for proposed system installer;
7. Name, address, telephone number, and signature of the project proponent,
as well as all co-proponents or property owners, if any;
8. The name, contact information, and signature of any agents representing the
project proponent.
B. Documentation of actual or prospective access and control of the project site
(see also Section 37.306).
C. An operation and maintenance plan (see also Section 37.307).
D. Zoning district designation for the parcel(s) of land comprising the project site.
E. Proof of property and casualty liability insurance in the amount of not less than
one million dollars (“$1,000,000.00).
F. Description of financial surety that satisfies Section 37.603.
G. Evidence of Utility Notification as described in Section 37.308.
H. Evidence of an emergency response plan and responsible person as described
in Section 37.309.
37.306 SITE CONTROL
The project proponent shall submit documentation of actual or prospective access
and control of the project site sufficient to allow for construction and operation of
the proposed Large-Scale Installation. If a lease or rental agreement is used to
satisfy this requirement, said lease or rental agreement shall be for a period of
not less than ten (10) years, and shall include a clause that expressly permits the
use of the property for the construction, maintenance and use of a Large-Scale
Installation.
37.307 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
The project proponent shall submit a plan for the operation and maintenance of
the Large-Scale Installation, which shall include measures for maintaining safe
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access to the installation, storm water controls, as well as, general procedures for
operational maintenance of the installation,
37.308 UTILITY NOTIFICATION
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a Large-Scale
Installation, the building permit applicant shall provide the Director of
Inspectional Services with documentation that the utility company that operates
the electrical grid where the Large-Scale Installation is to be located has been
informed of the intent of the applicant to install an interconnected customer
owned generator. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement.
37.309 EMERGENCY SERVICES
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a Large-Scale
Installation, the building permit applicant shall provide a copy of the project
summary, electrical schematic, and site plan to the appropriate Dartmouth
District Fire Chief, said documentation to include in a clearly marked manner all
means of shutting down the Large-Scale Installation, and shall cooperate with
said Fire Chief in developing an emergency response plan with respect to the
Large-Scale Installation, and the property upon which it is to be located. No
building permit shall issue before the appropriate Fire Chief has approved the
site plan and Emergency Response Plan. Additionally, prior to the issuance of a
building permit, the building permit applicant shall provide to the appropriate Fire
Chief and to the Director of Inspectional Services, in writing, the identity of a
responsible person for public inquiries regarding the Large-Scale Installation.
The identity of this contact person may be updated at any time.
37.400
DESIGN STANDARDS
37.401 SETBACKS
For Large-Scale Installations, Setbacks from streetlines and all other property
lines shall be at least seventy-five (75) feet.
37.402 HEIGHT
The height limits of the underlying zoning district shall apply.
37.403 LOT COVERAGE
The lot coverage requirements of the underlying zoning district and any
applicable overlay districts shall apply except that lot coverage shall be based on
permeability and not use. Only non-permeable surfaces on the ground will be
considered lot coverage.
37.404 BUFFERS
A natural buffer shall be provided around the entire facility, including the LargeScale Installation and any accessory structures, for the purpose of screening from
view the same by a person standing at ground level, from adjacent streets and
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properties. Such buffering can be existing vegetation or landforms, or new
plantings. Said buffer shall be at least thirty (30) feet deep and shall be
continuous, save only where access drives must pass through the buffer. Said
buffer needs to conform with the setback requirements of Section 37.401. As
determined by the Director of Inspectional Services, such vegetation shall be of a
type that will grow to at least ten (10) feet within five years of the completion of
construction of the Large-Scale Installation. When vegetation is planted, at least
75% of such planted vegetation shall be evergreen species. Landscape plans, as
detailed in Section 37.305(A)(1) and (2) showing existing and proposed
vegetation shall be provided as part of the Site Plan, with specifications as to type
and size noted so that it can be clearly understood what will be planted.
37.405 SIGNAGE
One identification sign, no larger than sixteen (16) square feet, is allowed.
Subject to any state or federal statutes, rules or regulations providing otherwise,
any other warning or directional signs are allowed as approved by the Director of
Inspectional Services. Large-Scale Installations shall not be used for displaying
any advertising.
37.406 LIGHTING
Lighting of Large-Scale Installations shall be consistent with Town, State and
Federal statutes, rules, regulations and by-laws. Lighting of other parts of the
facility, such as accessory structures, shall be limited to that required for safety
and operational purposes, and shall not shine light onto abutting properties.
Lighting of the Large-Scale Installation shall be Dark Sky compliant.
37.407 UTILITY CONNECTIONS
All utility connections from the Large-Scale Installation shall be underground.
Electrical transformers for utility interconnections may be above ground if
required by the utility provider.
37.408 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
All accessory structures to Large-Scale Installations shall meet the setback, lot
coverage and other requirements of the relevant zoning district and overlay
districts.
37.409 LAND CLEARING, SOIL EROSION AND HABITAT IMPACTS
Clearing of natural vegetation shall be limited to what is necessary for the
construction, operation and maintenance of the Large-Scale Installation or
otherwise prescribed by applicable laws, regulations, and bylaws. Top soil will not
be removed from the site.
37.410 CONTAINMENT PITS
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Containment pits are required for any areas/structures that use fifty (50) gallons
or more of oil. The containment system will be designed and operated to contain
110% of the oil used.
37.500
MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE
37.501 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION CONDITIONS
The Large-Scale Installation owner or operator shall maintain the facility in good
condition. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, painting, structural
repairs, and integrity of security measures. To the extent possible, only cleaning
products that bear the Environmental Protection Agency-approved “Design for the
Environment (DfE)” label shall be used in, at or upon the facility. Site access shall
be maintained to a level acceptable to the appropriate Town District Fire Chief as
provided in the Emergency Response Plan. The owner or operator shall be
responsible for the cost of maintaining the solar photovoltaic installation.
37.502 MODIFICATIONS
All material modifications to a Large-Scale Installation made after issuance of the
required building permit shall require approval by the Director of Inspectional
Services.
37.600
ABANDONMENT OR DECOMMISSIONING
37.601 REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS
Any Large-Scale Installation which has reached the end of its useful life, or has
been abandoned consistent with Section 37.602 of this bylaw, shall be removed.
The owner or operator shall physically remove the installation no more than 150
days after the date of discontinued operations. The owner or operator shall notify
the Director of Inspectional Services by certified mail of the proposed date of
discontinued operations and plans for removal. Decommissioning shall consist of:
A. Physical removal of all Large-Scale Installations, structures, all electrical
equipment, all appurtenant structures, including but not limited to equipment
shelters, storage facilities, transformers, and substations, security barriers and
overhead and underground electric lines from the site;
B. Disposal of all solid and hazardous waste In accordance with Town, State, and
Federal waste disposal regulations;
C. Stabilization or re-vegetation of the site as necessary to minimize erosion. The
Director of Inspectional Services may allow the owner or operator to leave
landscaping or designated below-grade foundations in order to minimize erosion
and disruption to vegetation.
37.602
ABANDONMENT
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Absent written notice to the Director of Inspectional Services of a proposed date
of decommissioning or written notice of extenuating circumstances, the LargeScale Installation shall be considered abandoned when it fails to operate for more
than one year without the written consent of the Director of Inspectional
Services. If the owner or operator of the Large-Scale Installation fails to remove
the installation in accordance with the requirements of this section within 150
days of abandonment or the proposed date of decommissioning, the Town may
enter the property and physically remove the installation.
37.603 FINANCIAL SURETY
Proponents or Large-Scale Installations shall provide a form of surety, either
through escrow account, bond or otherwise, to cover the cost of removal in the
event the Town must remove the installation and remediate the landscape, in an
amount and form determined to be reasonable by the Director of Inspectional
Services, but in no event to exceed more than 125% of the cost of removal and
compliance with the additional requirements set forth herein, as determined by
the project proponent. Such surety will not be required for municipally-or stateowned facilities. The project proponent shall submit a fully inclusive estimate of
the costs associated with removal, prepared by a qualified engineer. The amount
shall include a mechanism for calculating increased removal costs due to inflation.
37.700 DEFINITIONS
As-of-Right: As-of-Right shall mean that development may proceed without the
need for a special permit, variance, amendment, or waiver from the Dartmouth
Zoning By-Laws.
Director of Inspectional Services: The person designated by the Dartmouth
Zoning Bylaws and charged with the enforcement of the Zoning Bylaws.
Building Permit: A construction permit issued by the Director of Inspectional
Services; the building permit evidences that the project is consistent with the
State and Federal building codes as well as, the Town's Zoning Bylaws, including
those governing ground-mounted large-scale solar photovoltaic installations.
Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation: A solar photovoltaic
system that is structurally mounted on the ground and is not roof mounted, and
has a nameplate capacity of 250 kW or larger direct current.
Rated Nameplate Capacity: The maximum rated output of electric power
production of the Photovoltaic system in Direct Current (DC).
SO VOTED.
YES
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NO
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ARTICLE 9 STM:
ZONING BY-LAWS – NEW SECTION 4C – SINGLE RESIDENCE C
DISTRICT - LINCOLN PARK RE-ZONING
That the Town amend the Dartmouth Zoning By-Laws by adding Single Residence C Districts to
the list of Zoning Districts in Section 2.2 of the Dartmouth Zoning By-Laws; and by amending
the Dartmouth Zoning Map dated March 23, 1999 through rezoning certain lots from General
Business C District to Single Residence C District; and by inserting as Section 4C of the
Dartmouth Zoning By-Laws certain provisions regulating said Single Residence C Districts;
A certain parcel of land, situated on the northerly side of Reed Road, Dartmouth, Bristol
County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at the southwesterly corner of property now or formerly of Edward R. Seed on
the northerly side of Reed Road:
Thence running S 87° 07’ 50” W a distance of eighty four and 02/100 (84.02) feet by the
northerly side of Reed Road to a corner;
Thence running S 85° 14’ 20” W a distance of one hundred and seventy eight and 63/100
(178.63) feet by the northerly side of Reed Road to a corner;
Thence running S 33° 33’ 10” W a distance of thirty three and 82/100 (33.82) feet by the
northwesterly side of Reed Road to a drill hole and the land now or formerly of Kenneth
R. Lee;
Thence running N 84° 43’ 35” W a distance of sixty nine and 31/100 (69.31) feet by the
land now or formerly of Kenneth R. Lee to a drill hole;
Thence running S 16° 48’ 24” W a distance of two hundred and seven and 30/100
(207.30) feet by the land now or formerly of Kenneth R. Lee to a concrete pillar;
Thence running S 59° 44’ 56” E a distance of forty eight and 29/100 (48.29) feet by the
land now or formerly of Kenneth R. Lee to a corner on the northwesterly side of Reed
Road;
Thence running S 35° 55’ 24” W a distance of five hundred and sixty four and 10/100
(564.10) feet by the northwesterly side of Reed Road to an iron rod at a point of
curvature;
Thence by a curve turning to the right with a radius of forty nine and 02/100 (49.02) feet,
an arc length of ninety nine and 24/100 (99.24) feet, and a chord bearing and distance of
N 86° 04’ 47” W a distance of eighty three and 14/100 (83.14) feet to a corner;
Thence running N 38° 29’ 03” W a distance of eighty three and 14/100 (83.14) feet by the
westerly side of Beeden Road to a corner;
Thence running N 24° 58’ 17” W a distance of eighty seven and 79/100 (87.79) feet by
the westerly side of Beeden Road to a corner;
Thence running N 19° 24’ 45” W a distance of ninety eight and 86/100 (98.86) feet by the
Thence running N 22° 03’ 05” W a distance of one hundred and eighty two and 23/100
(182.23) feet by the westerly side of Beeden Road to a corner;
Thence running N 21° 02’ 08” W a distance of two hundred and sixty five and 99/100
Thence running N 05° 24’ 43” E a distance of thirty seven and 01/100 (37.01) feet by the
Thence running N 21° 14’ 14” W a distance of two hundred and ninety four and 36/100
Thence running N 25° 34’ 24” W a distance of one hundred and twenty and 50/100
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(120.50) feet by the westerly side of Beeden Road to a point of curvature at the southerly
side of a proposed way;
Thence by the southerly side of said proposed way by a curve turning to the right with a
radius of thirty and 00/100 (30.00) feet, an arc length of fifty and 34/100 (50.34) feet to a
point of compound curvature;
Thence again by the southerly side of said proposed way by a curve turning to the right
with a radius of seven hundred eighty and 00/100 (780.00) feet, an arc length of three
hundred thirty seven and 32/100 (337.32) feet to a point of reverse curvature;
Thence again by the southerly side of said proposed way by a curve turning to the left
with a radius of one thousand five hundred twenty and 00/100 (1520.00) feet, an arc
length of four hundred thirty five and 97/100 (435.97) feet to a point of tangency;
Thence running N 78° 55’ 15” E a distance of twenty four and 97/100 (24.97) feet by the
southerly side of said proposed way to a point of curvature at the westerly side of another
proposed way;
Thence by the westerly side of said proposed way by a curve turning to the right with a
radius of thirty and 00/100 (30.00) feet, an arc length of forty eight and 40/100 (48.40)
feet to a point of tangency;
Thence running S 83° 18’ 31” E a distance of forty one and 48/100 (41.48) feet across
said proposed way to a corner at the easterly side of said proposed way at land now or
formerly of Midway Realty, LLC;
Thence running S 88° 49’ 00” E a distance of eighty nine and 63/100 (89.63) feet by the
land now or formerly of Midway Realty, LLC to a corner;
Thence running S 47° 06’ 43” E a distance of sixty and 23/100 (60.23) feet by the land
now or formerly of Midway Realty, LLC to a corner;
Thence running S 57° 42’ 52” E a distance of forty and 00/100 (40.00) feet by the land
now or formerly of Midway Realty, LLC to a corner at a proposed way;
Thence by a curve turning to the right with a radius of fifty and 00/100 (50.00) feet, an
arc length of nine and 88/100 (9.88) feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 26° 05’
43” E a distance of nine and 86/100 (9.86) feet to a corner;
Thence running N 06° 26’ 44” W a distance of two hundred ninety two and 22/100
(292.22) feet by the land now or formerly of Midway Realty, LLC to a corner;
Thence running N 83° 33’ 16” E a distance of one hundred thirty five and 56/100
(135.56) feet by the land now or formerly of Midway Realty, LLC to a corner at land
now or formerly of the New England Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union
Building Corporation;
Thence running S 05° 56’ 19” E a distance of sixty three and 46/100 (63.46) feet by the
land now or formerly of the New England Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers
Union Building Corporation to a drill hole;
Thence running S 06° 26’ 44” E a distance of two hundred and fifty four and 01/100
(254.01) feet by the land now or formerly of the New England Amalgamated Clothing
and Textile Workers Union Building Corporation to a drill hole;
Thence running S 04° 55’ 41” E a distance of one hundred and forty nine and 44/100
(149.44) feet by the land now or formerly of the New England Amalgamated Clothing
and Textile Workers Union Building Corporation to a drill hole and the land now or
formerly of Kevin P. and Deborah A. Wicherski;
Thence running S 04° 49’ 23” E a distance of ninety nine and 96/100 (99.96) feet by the
land now or formerly of Kevin P. and Deborah A. Wicherski to a drill hole and the land
now or formerly of Edward R. Seed;
Thence running S 03° 39’ 38” E a distance of one hundred and twenty five and 67/100
(125.67) feet by the land now or formerly of Edward R. Seed to the point of beginning.
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Containing 879, 319+/- square feet or 20.186+/- acres. Being also shown on a plan attached
hereto.
Third, to insert into the Dartmouth Zoning By-Laws the Single Residence C District By-Laws as
Section 4C. Single residence C Districts with the following language:
The reasons for, and objective of, the article are as follows:
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has rejected the Town of
Dartmouth’s Plan Approval Authority’s (PAA) conceptual approval plan of 57 residential units at
the Lincoln Park Site. DHCD has approved a multi-family development with a density of 20
units per acre. Due to the uncertainty of State funding and to insure the payment of bonus
payments due to the Town of Dartmouth regarding the Lincoln Park 40R Project, the
proponents have requested an amendment to the Dartmouth Zoning By-Laws, Section 11,
General Business Districts. The Zoning amendment would allow for higher density single family
dwellings in a district adjacent to a Smart Growth District:
SECTION 4C - SINGLE RESIDENCE C DISTRICTS
DIRECTORY SUBSECTION
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4C.200
4C.201
4C.202
4C.203
4C.204
4C.205
4C.206
4C.207
4C.208
4C.209
4C.210
4C.300
4C.301
4C.400
4C.401
4C.402
4C.403
4C.404
4C.405
4C.406
4C.407
4C.408
4C.409
4C.500
Purpose
Allowed Uses
Single-Family Dwelling
Garages, Sheds, Storage
Renting of Rooms
Accessory Apartments
Home Educational Uses
Places of Worship
Real Estate Signs
Exempt Uses
Accessory Uses
Other Uses
Special Permit Uses
Renting of Rooms (non-owner occupied)
Development Standards
Lot Area
Frontage
Setbacks
Height
Percentage of Lot Coverage
Parking and Driveways
Signs
Lighting
Other Development Standards
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4C.100
PURPOSE
The purpose of Single Residence C Districts is to provide for higher density single
family dwellings in a District adjacent to a Smart Growth District.
4C.200
ALLOWED USES
The following uses are allowed in Single Residence C Districts:
4C.201 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING
A single building or portion thereof that provides living quarters for one family.
The living quarters may or may not include cooking, sleeping or sanitary facilities
but generally provides space for people to live. The living quarters shall be
clearly designed for use by one family which forms a single housekeeping unit.
Indications of a single housekeeping unit may consist of but not be limited to
shared: living spaces, cooking, sanitary facilities, use of utilities or table board.
Where multiple facilities such as kitchens, baths, or living rooms are provided in a
single-family home, they shall only be allowed in such a manner so that they
cannot be partitioned into separate, family living quarters, unless as allowed in
these by-laws.
4C.202 GARAGES, SHEDS, STORAGE BUILDINGS
A building or structure used primarily for the purpose of storage, sheltering
motorized vehicles and boats, or as a workshop provided that such building or
structure shall not be used for business, service or industry except as allowed in
these by-laws for such uses as home occupations, home educational uses, etc.
Each garage, shed, or storage building accessory to a residence is allowed to
have a maximum foundation footprint of 600 square feet.
4C.203 RENTING OF ROOMS
Within a single-family dwelling, rooms may be rented to a maximum of two
additional persons. The accommodations of these two additional persons shall be
within the living quarters of the resident owner, sharing the same cooking,
sanitary facilities and table board. A resident owner is defined as the person or
entity that owns the fee to the property and occupies the premises.
4C.204 ACCESSORY APARTMENTS
Is a separate living area within a residential dwelling which is clearly subordinate
to the principal residential unit and meets standards defined below.
The purpose of accessory apartments is to provide affordable housing typically for
young couples, singles or elderly individuals who wish to live in Dartmouth but do
not have the financial resources or desire to own a single-family home. Accessory
apartments are also meant to provide housing for younger or older family
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members of persons residing in the principal residence who wish to live in
separate living quarters.
In addition to the above purpose, an accessory apartment shall meet the
following tandards:
A. Only one accessory apartment is allowed per lot.
B.
No other rental or leased accommodations may be provided on a lot for
which an accessory apartment is allowed.
C.
Is located within a single-family residence in such a manner so as to maintain
the appearance of a single-family residence.
D.
Is designed as separate living quarters from the primary residential unit, but
is located within the same building.
E.
Contains not more than 530 square feet.
F.
Is occupied by no more than two unrelated persons or three persons related
by blood, adoption or marriage.
G. Is an addition or renovation to a residence which had its original occupancy
permit issued at least 3 years prior.
H. The property owner must occupy either the accessory apartment or the
primary single-family residence, and may not sub-let either unit.
4C.200
I.
The Board of Health confirms that the accessory apartment can
be accommodated with respect to onsite water, onsite septic disposal and
any other standards of the Board of Health.
J.
Two off-street parking spaces are provided for the accessory apartment in
addition to other required parking spaces for the primary single-family
residence.
K.
The primary single-family residence is not being used as a lodging house or
rooms rented.
L.
The single-family residence/accessory apartment is located on a lot of at
least 6,000 square feet.
ALLOWED USES
4C.205 HOME EDUCATIONAL USES
Educational uses operated from a residential property and which are taught
without the benefit of fulltime faculty and offer instruction for profit to individuals
or groups in subjects such as but not limited to dance, art, martial arts, ceramics,
etc. are allowed by right if the following conditions are met:
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A.
The home educational use does not alter the residential appearance of the
dwelling or accessory buildings.
B.
Instruction shall be carried on by a person who owns and resides on the
premises, with no more than one additional instructor or other employee on
the premises at one time.
C.
The home educational use shall not utilize more than 600 square feet of
indoor space on the premises. Outdoor educational space shall be limited to
facilities such as swimming pools or tennis courts that are normally
associated with a residence.
D. Off-street parking spaces are provided at the ratio of three spaces for each
increment of 0 to 200 square feet of home educational use area and one for
each additional employee.
E.
Home education use space outside a building shall be screened from the
street or abutting properties.
F.
There shall be no exterior advertising regarding the home educational use
exhibited on the premises except for one wooden identification sign not to
exceed two square feet on each of two sides. Each side of the sign can be
used for identification. The sign shall not be illuminated either internally or
directly.
G. Traffic will not be objectionably increased above that associated with a
residential home. If more than two vehicles are regularly parked in the
street (total of four hours in a 24-hour period) as a result of the home
educational use, this will be considered an objectionable increase.
H. Classes are limited to no more than 5 students per session or class, with only
one class or session conducted on the premises at any one time.
I.
Traffic/parking/pedestrian regulation signs are allowed if required by the
Town.
J.
All lighting units shall be located no higher than 14 feet, with lights shielded
to direct light downward. Lighting shall not cause glare onto abutting
properties.
K.
Classes shall only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
L.
The Board of Health confirms that the educational use can be accommodated
with respect to onsite water, onsite septic disposal and any other standards
of the Board of Health.
M. The home education shall be of a type that does not affect the residential
character of the neighborhood nor produce nuisances; such as, but not
limited to, hazards from fire, fumes, gas, smoke, odors, obnoxious dust,
vapors, offensive noise or vibration, flashes, glare, objectionable effluent, or
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electrical interference which may impair the normal use and peaceful
enjoyment of any property, structure or dwelling in the neighborhood.
N. Any home educational use is allowed if the activities of the home educational
use do not make the property appear different than the normal use of the
property by the owner for his residence or appropriate measures are taken to
prevent any nuisances.
4C.206 PLACES OF WORSHIP
An institution or place where religious services, spiritual meetings or associated
activities are held on a regular basis.
4C.207 REAL ESTATE SIGNS
A single sign for the temporary (once property sold must be removed)
advertisement of the sale of property upon which the sign is located. The overall
dimensions of the sign shall not exceed 6 square feet and placed on the property
being advertised.
Permanent subdivision identification signs, the overall
dimensions of which shall not exceed 6 square feet, are allowed on private
property with no more than two single sided or one double sided sign at an
intersection and meeting intersection sight triangle setback requirements. One
temporary (once all lots sold, must be removed) subdivision advertisement sign
not to exceed the overall dimension of 6 square feet is allowed at the entrance to
a subdivision. The above signs shall not be illuminated either internally or
directly.
4C.208 EXEMPT USES
Any uses exempted from zoning by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A,
Section 3, except that the development standards of these Zoning By-Laws shall
apply.
4C.209 ACCESSORY USES
A structure or use that:
A.
Is clearly incidental to and customarily found in connection with a principal
building or principal use;
B.
Is subordinate in area, extent or purpose to the principal building or principal
use served;
C.
Contributes to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of occupants in the
principal building or principal use served; and
D. Is located on the same lot as the principal building or principal use served.
4C.210 OTHER USES - Unless expressly listed above, allowed by Special Permit
or exempt under M.G.L. are hereby prohibited.
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4C.300
SPECIAL PERMIT USES
The following uses are allowed in Single Residence C Districts only by Special
Permit granted by the identified Special Permit Board in accordance with the
procedures of M.G.L., Chapter 40A:
4C.301 RENTING OF ROOMS IN A NON-OWNER OCCUPIED DWELLING
A family which does not consist of the owner of the residence may rent to a
maximum of two additional persons only with a Special Permit granted by the
Board of Appeals. The Special Permit will only be granted if the following
conditions are met:
A.
The owner of the property agrees to the rental arrangement.
B.
The owner of the property and resident family agree to correct any problems
arising from the room rental and are readily accessible to the Town and
neighbors to discuss problems.
C.
The rental does not impair the normal peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
D. The Board of Appeals may impose conditions and requirements it deems
necessary to protect the residential character of the neighborhood and
ensure the proposed use can be accommodated without nuisance.
E.
4C.400
Once a Special Permit has been granted by the Board of Appeals, the Board
of Appeals can revoke the Special Permit after holding a public hearing in
accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 40A, and if conditions of the Special Permit
have not been adhered to or the rental contributes to a nuisance in the
neighborhood.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All uses in Single Residence C Districts including uses allowed by Special Permit or
exempted by MGL, Chapter 40A, Section 6, shall meet the below development
standards as applicable:
4C.401 LOT AREA
The minimum lot area for all uses in Single Residence C Districts shall be 6,000
square feet, not including freshwater or coastal swamps, bogs, marshes and wet
meadows, land below mean high water on land subject to tidal action, land
under any water body for more than five months of the year (all as classified
under the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L., Chapter 131, Section 40), and
drainage easements.
There shall be no more than one single family dwelling permitted per lot.
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4C.402
FRONTAGE
The minimum frontage for all uses in a Single Residence C District shall be fifty
(50) feet. Excepting no more than 10% of the lots in a subdivision may be
granted a waiver by the planning board of the requirements of section 4C.402
frontage.
Such frontage shall be on a public way, a way the Town Clerk certifies is
maintained and used as a public way, or on a private way that in the opinion of
the Planning Board is of sufficient width, suitable grade, and adequate
construction to provide access and municipal services to the lot in accordance
with M.G.L., Chapter 41, Section 81L or shown on a way that is built.
Frontage for the purposes of the Zoning Bylaw, is defined as the continuous
boundary between a lot and an abutting street, such boundary being located
between lot lines or, in the case of a corner lot, between a lot line and the
intersection of street lines extended.
In the case of a lot abutting on more than one street, such lot shall have the
applicable minimum frontage on either street or a combination of both streets to
constitute frontage. Frontage cannot be gained on that portion of a road which is
a bridge or a causeway across water.
These frontage regulations are primarily for the purpose of minimizing congestion
in streets by distributing access to lots over a minimum distance (frontage). Such
distance appropriate to the general character and goals of the zoning district. In
keeping with this purpose, access to a lot or building site does not need to
originate from the street where legal frontage is provided, if said alternate access
reduces the total number of access points (driveways) which would otherwise be
located off streets or takes driveways off a busy street to a less busy street.
These frontage regulations are also for the purpose of ensuring that the minimum
legal frontage for a lot is located on street which meets minimum street
standards.
4C.403 SETBACKS
MINIMUM SETBACK DIMENSIONS
Any building or structure placed on a lot, whether temporary or
permanent, shall meet the following minimum setback requirements:
A. A twenty (20) foot minimum setback from street r-o-w lines or
vehicular easement lines.
B. A ten (10) foot minimum setback from all other perimeter property
lines.
4C.403 SETBACKS (cont.)
EXEMPTIONS FROM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
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Swimming pools are allowed to be placed within 10 feet of a perimeter
property line or 30 feet from a street line.
Fences, stonewalls, retaining walls and boundary delineation structures
under six (6) feet in height are exempt from these setback requirements,
but are subject to the intersection sight triangle setback.
4C.404 HEIGHT
The maximum height of all buildings or freestanding structures shall be
35'. Non-habitable structures placed on top of buildings shall not exceed
50' in height. Height shall be measured from the average of the finished
grade at the foundation around the building or structure, to the highest
part of the building or structure or to the average level of the highest
gable or slope of a hip roof. Where non-habitable structures exceed 35'
in height, the non-habitable structure shall be setback from all property
lines at least twice the height of the non-habitable structure.
4C.405 PERCENTAGE OF LOT COVERAGE
In Single Residence C Districts, all uses on a lot which include, but are
not limited to: buildings, structures, driveways, parking areas, gravel
areas, walks, patios, storage areas, impermeable surfaces, etc. shall not
cover more than 65% of the lot. Natural areas such as landscaping,
gardens, lawns, etc. are not regulated within the 65% requirement.
4C.406 PARKING AND DRIVEWAYS
The number of Off-Street Parking spaces shall be provided in accordance
with the following table:
Use
# of Parking Spaces Required
Single Family Dwelling
Renting of Rooms
Accessory Apartments
Home Educational Uses
Places of Worship
Driveways
2 per dwelling
1 per renter
2 per accessory Apartment
3/200 Sq. Ft plus 1 per Employee
1 per 4 Occupants
Shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from
adjacent property lines
As per Section 4B.407
All other uses
4C.407 SIGNS
Any signs in Single Residence C Districts shall comply with the following
design standards:
1.
The maximum size of any sign shall be two square feet on each of
two sides unless allowed to be larger elsewhere in these by-laws.
2. There shall be a maximum of one such sign for each property unless
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more are allowed elsewhere in these by-laws. Street number or
name of occupant signs are allowed as needed. Only one political
sign per candidate is allowed and must be located on private
property.
3. Signs shall be located on the lot and setback at least 5 feet from any
street line or property line.
4. Signs shall not have moving parts or flashing lights. Hanging signs
are not considered moving parts. Signs shall not be of a type that
confuse, distract, or call undue attention by the use of color, shape,
light, or other features.
5. Signs shall not be internally or externally illuminated except if allowed
by Special Permit.
6.
Signs shall relate to a use or the occupants of the property upon
which it is located except for political signs, or as allowed elsewhere
in these by-laws.
7. Instructional/educational, directional and traffic signs are allowed as
needed and not to exceed four square feet per sign. All such signs
shall not exceed 50" in height.
4C.408 LIGHTING
All artificial lighting shall not contribute to light pollution or create a
nuisance as a result of glare onto streets or abutting property. Lighting
units shall not be located higher than fourteen feet. Illumination of
parking areas shall have the light source shielded from above and the
light source shall not be visible from streets or abutting properties.
4C.409 OTHER DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
If the land is located in one of these zoning overlay districts, additional
development standards may be imposed:
Title Section of Zoning By-Laws
Inland Wetland & Watershed Protection District
Coastal Wetlands District
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18
Flood Prone Land District
Aquifer Protection District
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20
A single family dwelling shall be exempt from the requirements of
Sections 20.510 and 20.518.
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4C.500
DEFINITIONS
FAMILY - A family shall consist of one or more persons who live together and
form a single housekeeping unit. Indications of a single housekeeping unit may
consist of but not be limited to shared living spaces, cooking, sanitary facilities,
use of utilities or table board. If more than one person, a family shall be limited
to one of the groups listed below:
A.
A group of persons related by blood, adoption or marriage.
B.
If not related by blood, adoption or marriage, a group of persons not to
exceed four.
C.
A group of handicapped or disabled persons as allowed in M.G.L., Chapter
40A, Section 3.
In order to ensure consistency within Article 9STM all references therein to “Single Family
Residence C” are to be amended to “Single Residence C”.
Motion PASSES.
10:37 AM
To Indefinitely Postpone.
Motion FAILS.
11:38 AM
Now comes the vote on the main motion as amended.
SO VOTED.
YES
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NO
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11:52 AM
To dissolve Special Town Meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
11:52 AM
ATTEST:
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TOWN OF DARTMOUTH
MINUTES
FALL ANNUAL & SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
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FALL SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 2011
INDEX
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SUBJECT
Appropriations
Source of
Funding
FILLING VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE
TOWN MODERATOR
FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 2011
INDEX
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SUBJECT
Appropriations
7
7
Outstanding Bills
Allocation to Community Preservation Funds
2,453.00
109,800.00
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8
31,000.00
4*
9
5
9
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7*
8*
10
10
10
9*
11
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11
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Community Preservation Act – Dartmouth
Natural Resources Trust – Conservation
Restriction – Dominican Sisters Farm At 858
Tucker Road
Community Preservation Act – Town of
Dartmouth – Russells Mills Library
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure – Property Located
on Horan Development Co. Inc.
Rescind Borrowing Authorization
Utility Easement for Dartmouth Woods
Personnel By-Law – New Title/Position –
Licensing Aide
General By-Law Deletions (Fiscal Year And
Bicycle Law) and Revisions (Publication and
Notice of Town Meeting Warrant)
General By-Law Revisions for Parking
Regulations & Restrictions
General By-Law – Revision of Dog Kennel
Requirement
Adoption of Stretch Energy Code
Appropriation from the Cemetery Sale of Lot
Fund
Creation of Cemetery Revolving Fund
57,200.00
Source of
Funding
Surplus Revenue
CPA – Annual
Revenues
CPA –Annual
Revenues
CPA – Unrest.
Funds
WITHDRAWN
2,750.00
Sale Lots
370
15*
15
Collective Bargaining Agreement for
Management Union and COLA for the Lifeguards
63,473.03
4,521.81
4,479.36
Tax Levy
SEF Receipts
WEF Receipts
16*
17*
15
16
Authorization for Appropriation – Waterways
Acceptance of Capital Planning Committee
Report and Funding of FY 2012 Capital Plan
44,000.00
2,039,376
115,000
WMEF R/E
Surplus Rev.
Sprung Bldg. Acct.
1,475,000
3,329.50
273,329.50
1,200,000
300,000
50,000
Borrowing
Sewer Ent. R/E
Water Ent. R/E
Solid Waste R/E
SWEF Borrowing
Surplus Revenue
85,000
300,000
Stab Fund
Surplus Revenue
85,600
Tax Levy
18*
19
19*
20*
19
20
21*
22
20
20
23*
26
24
26
25*
27
26
27
27*
28
28
30
29*
32
30
33
31
33
32
34
33*
34
34*
35
Appropriation to the Stabilization Fund for Full
Day Kindergarten
Appropriation to the Stabilization Fund
Appropriation to a Post-Employment Health
Insurance Liability Fund
Supplements to the FY 2012 Operating Budget
Comprehensive Waterways Management
Overhaul
Charter Amendment – First Proposed – Deletion
of Town Agent
Charter Amendment – Second Proposed –
Electronic Voting
Charter Amendment – Third Proposed –
Appointment Procedures
Charter Amendment – Fourth Proposed –
Election of School Committee and Library
Trustees
Charter Amendment – Fifth Proposed –Delete
Cemetery Commission and Replace with Parks
and Recreation Board
Charter Amendment – Sixth Proposed – Title
Changes/Hiring & Supervision of Town Officers
Charter Amendment – Seventh Proposed –
Initiation of Warrant Articles
Charter Amendment – Eighth Proposed – Annual
Town Election - Ballot Order
Charter Amendment – Ninth Proposed –
Moderator Appointment of Deputy Moderator
Charter Amendment – Tenth Proposed – Section
7 Transitional Provisions – Relocate, delete and
re-codified of Sections 7-1 through 7-5
Charter Amendment – Eleventh Proposed –
Change Executive Administrator to Town
Administrator
Charter Amendment – Twelfth Proposed –
Create New Subsection 3-1(i) Recall of Elected
Town Officers
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SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATONS
FALL ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
10/18/2011
Sale of Cemetery Lots
CPA Annual Revenue
CPA Unreserved Fund Balance
Sprung Building Account
Tax Levy
Borrowing
Surplus Revenue
WEF Retained Earnings
SEF Retained Earnings
WEF Receipts
SEF Receipts
SWEF Retained Earnings
WMEF Retained Earnings
6,246,312.20
2,750.00
140,800.00
57,200.00
115,000.00
149,073.03
1,775,000.00
2,476,829.00
273,329.50
3,329.50
4,521.81
4,479.36
1,200,000.00
44,000.00
6,246,312.20
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Fall Annual and Special Town Meeting
October 18, 2011
Pursuant to a warrant duly issued the Fall Annual and Special Town Meeting of the inhabitants
of the Town of Dartmouth, represented by their duly elected and qualified Town Meeting
Members, was held in the auditorium of the Dartmouth High School on Tuesday, October 18,
2011.
The meeting was called to order at 6:49 PM o’clock in the evening by the Town Clerk, Lynn M.
Medeiros.
The Town Clerk declared that their being 176 Town Meeting Members present out of a total of
349 and 176 being a quorum, a quorum was present. Additional members checked in after the
meeting was called to order.
Precinct
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TOTAL
Membership
38
34
16
36
37
35
39
37
39
38
349
100%
Attended
15
18
8
27
27
20
27
29
23
33
234
65%
Absent
23
16
8
9
10
15
12
8
16
5
122
35%
The Moderator asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of:
M. David Andrade – retired supervisor at the Water Treatment facility, John C. Brooks –
former member of the Board of Public Works, retired firefighter and Prudential Committee member
of Fire District #1, Gail Frost – Retired School Teacher, Marilyn A. Horan – mother of former
Select Board Member Kathleen Horan McLean, Steven G. King – School Department Employee,
John S. Moniz – retired custodian for the School Department, Pauline A.B. Mosny – retired
school teacher and former Town Meeting Member, Joanna C. Smith - Retired school teacher,
Roger L. Tougas - Town Meeting Member, and former Select Board Member, Finance
Committee Member, Zoning Board of Appeals Member and State Representative, Audrey Quail –
Library employee, served as secretary to several boards and former President of the DTEA
(Dartmouth Town Employees Association.)
MODERATOR:
Appoints two good tellers – Michelle DeFranco and
Erika L. Correia
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That the meeting note the correct call of the Warrant and the lawful posting and return of
service thereon.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
7:15 P.M
That the Moderator is hereby relieved from reading each article in its entirety and is allowed to
refer to them by title and number.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
7:15 P.M.
MOVED and duly seconded;
That the Moderator is hereby allowed to take up action on any of the several articles out of
numerical sequence as he may determine.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 1STM:
7:15 P.M.
FILLING VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN MODERATOR
That the town, in accordance with Section 2-8 of the Town Charter, appoint Melissa Haskell to
fill the vacancy in the position of Town Moderator; all as printed in the warrant.
Warrant Article #1STM:
To see if the Town, in accordance with Section 2-8 of the Town Charter, will vote to fill the
vacancy that has arisen due to the resignation, effective September 30, 2011, of the Town
Moderator. Said vacancy shall be filled, if the Town so chooses to fill it, from among any voters
of the Town who are nominated and seconded by members of the Town Meeting.
Or take any other action relative thereto.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
6:52 PM
To dissolve the Fall Special Town Meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
6:55 PM *(Time stated was 6:45 PM instead of 6:55 PM)
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ARTICLE 1:
OUTSTANDING BILLS
That the Town appropriate $2,453.00 from Surplus Revenue for the purpose of paying
outstanding bills of prior fiscal years; all as printed in the warrant.
Warrant Article #1
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $2,453.00 from Surplus Revenue for the purpose
of paying outstanding bills of prior fiscal years:
Vendor
IMAS, LLC
Valtran
Carquest Auto Parts
DEG Associates, Inc.
DEG Associates, Inc.
TOTAL
Department
Computer Services
Public Works - Highway
Police Department
Police Department
Town Clerk
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 2:
Amount
$ 118.08
$ 1,264.00
$
33.92
$
158.00
$
879.00
$ 2,453.00
Fiscal Year
FY 2011
FY 2011
FY 2011
FY 2011
FY 2011
7:16 PM
ALLOCATION TO COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUND RESERVES
That the Town appropriate and allocate, or reserve for later appropriation and allocation,
monies from FY 2012 Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues in the amount of
$198,000.00; all as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 2 FLOOR MOTION:
That, per the request of the Community Preservation Committee through a vote on October
4, 2011, the amount to be appropriated, or reserved for later appropriation, be decreased to
$109,800.00, to be allocated as follows:
$66,000.00
$8,800.00
$35,000.00
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
Community Housing Reserve
Historic Preservation Reserve
Open Space Reserve
7:17 PM
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AFTER APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT:
That the Town appropriate, or reserve for later appropriation, monies from FY 2012
Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues in the amount of $109,800.00, to be allocated
as follows:
$66,000.00
$8,800.00
$35,000.00
Open Space Reserve
Now comes the vote on the motion as amended.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
7:19 PM
Warrant Article#2:
To see if the Town will vote appropriate or reserve for later appropriation monies from FY
2012 Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues in the amount of $198,000.00 to be
allocated as follows:
$66,000.00
$66,000.00
$66,000.00
ARTICLE 3:
Open Space Reserve
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT – AGRICULTURAL
PRESERVATION RESTRICTION - DOMINICAN SISTERS FARM AT
858 TUCKER ROAD
That the Town appropriate $30,000.00 from the FY 2012 Community Preservation Fund
Annual Revenues to the Dartmouth Agricultural Preservation Trust Fund for the purchase of an
Agricultural Preservation Restriction on 858 Tucker Road, Dartmouth, and appropriate
$1,000.00 from the FY 2012 Community Preservation Fund Annual Revenues for associated
legal fees and costs; all as printed in the warrant.
Warrant Article #3:
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $30,000.00 from the FY 2012 Community
Preservation Fund Annual Revenues to the Dartmouth Agricultural Preservation Trust Fund for
the purchase of an Agricultural Preservation Restriction on 8.58 acres of land owned by the
Dominican Sisters and located at 858 Tucker Road, Dartmouth, all in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the Project Memorandum of Understanding, and to further authorize a
$1,000.00 appropriation from the FY 2012 Community Preservation Annual Revenues of the
Community Preservation Fund to be used by the Community Preservation Committee to pay its
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legal fees and costs associated with this Warrant Article and the execution of the Project
Memorandum of Understanding with the Dartmouth Agricultural Preservation Trust for the
Dominican Sisters Farm Conservation Restriction.
Motion PASSES.
ARTICLE 4:
YES
221
NO
2
7:21 PM
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT – TOWN OF DARTMOUTH –
RUSSELLS MILLS LIBRARY
That the Town appropriate $56,200.00 from the Community Preservation Unrestricted Fund
to the Town of Dartmouth for the second phase of the stabilization work on the Russells Mills
Library located at 1205 Russells Mills Road, and appropriate $1,000.00 from the Community
Preservation Unrestricted Fund for associated legal fees and costs; all as printed in the
warrant.
Warrant Article #4:
To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $56,200.00 from the Community Preservation
Unrestricted Fund balance to the Town of Dartmouth for the second phase of the stabilization
work on the Russells Mills Library located at 1205 Russells Mills Road, all in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Project Memorandum of Understanding and to further authorize
$1,000.00 from Community Preservation Unrestricted Fund balance to pay its legal fees and
costs associated with this Warrant Article and the execution of the Project Memorandum of
Understanding with the Town of Dartmouth for the second phase of the Russells Mills Library
Stabilization Project;
Motion PASSES.
YES
221
NO
2
7:23 PM
ARTICLE 5:
HORAN DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.
Chapter 60, Section 77C, the deed in lieu of foreclosure dated October 2011, for the land and
any buildings thereon located on Old Pierce Road and identified as Dartmouth Assessor’s Map
80, Lot 12-8.
Moved and duly seconded:
To WITHDRAW.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
7:24 PM
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ARTICLE 6:
RESCIND BORROWING AUTHORIZATION
That the Town rescind the authority to borrow previously authorized un-issued debt,
comprised of amounts voted by the Town under certain warrant articles from prior years; all as
printed in the warrant.
Warrant Article #6:
To see if the Town will rescind the authority to borrow previously authorized un-issued debt,
comprised of amounts voted by the Town under the following warrant articles from prior years:
Town Meeting Date
June 6, 2006
October 5, 2005
June 3, 2008
Warrant
Article
26
23
22
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 7:
Purpose
Tank Painting – Allen Street
SRF- Cedar Hill Neighborhood
CIP – Dump Truck w/Plow
Amount to
Rescind
$40,000.00
$63,000.00
$5,000.00
7:25 PM
UTILITY EASEMENT FOR DARTMOUTH WOODS
That the Town authorize the Board of Public Works and/or Select Board to acquire by
purchase, gift, or eminent domain a utility easement located within the Town of Dartmouth, all
as detailed on the plan entitled “Amended Easement Plan, Dartmouth Woods, Town of
Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Massachusetts” dated August 25, 2008, on file at the office of the
Board of Public Works.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 8:
7:26 PM
PERSONNEL BY-LAW – NEW TITLE/POSITION – LICENSING AIDE
That the Town amend, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter
40, Section 21, and Chapter 41, Sections 108A and 108C, the Dartmouth Personnel By-Law,
Section 9, Schedule A, by adding the position of Confidential Licensing Aide to the
Administrative & Supervisory Group; all as printed in the warrant.
Warrant Article #8.
To see if the Town will vote to amend, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General
Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21, and Chapter 41, Sections 108A and 108C, the Dartmouth
Personnel By-Law, Section 9, Schedule A, by adding the following positions to the
Administrative & Supervisory Group:
Title: Confidential Licensing Aide
Compensation Grade or Schedule: NU-8 ($20.37 - $25.50/hr.)
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Motion PASSES.
ARTICLE 9:
YES
221
NO
2
7:27 PM
GENERAL BY-LAW DELETIONS (FISCAL YEAR AND BICYCLE LAW)
AND REVISIONS (PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF TOWN MEETING
WARRANT)
That Town delete certain Articles, or Sections thereof, from the General By-Laws; and adopt
a new Section 1.1 of the General By-Laws, entitled “Publication and Notice of Warrant” all as
Warrant Article #9:
To see if the Town will vote to delete the following Articles, or Sections thereof, from the
General By-Laws: Section 51.1 – Establishment of the Fiscal Years; and Article 114 – NonCriminal Disposition – Bicycle Law Violations;
And concurrently, to adopt as Section 1.1 of the General By-Laws the following:
Section 1.1 – Publication and Notice of Warrant
The Warrant for every Annual and Special Town Meeting shall be published through
the posting of the same on the Town Hall Bulletin Board by an officer of the Dartmouth
Police Department. That officer immediately shall communicate the fact of this
publication to said Department, which shall record the substance of this communication
in its police log.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 10:
7:29 PM
GENERAL BY-LAW REVISIONS FOR PARKING REGULATIONS &
RESTRICTIONS
That the Town delete certain Articles, or Sections thereof, from the General By-Laws; and
adopt a new Article 83 of the General By-Laws, entitled “Off-Street Handicapped Parking and
Curb Ramps”; and revise General By-Laws, Article 92 – Removal of Vehicle Interfering with
Plowing, by deleting all references therein to the police, including the Chief of Police; and revise
General By-Laws, Section 92.4 - Maximum Rate to be Charged Owner for Removal and Storage,
by deleting and replacing its current language, exclusive of the heading; all as printed in the
warrant.
Warrant Article #10:
To see if the Town will vote to delete from the General By-Laws the following articles, or
sections thereof: Article 83 – Parking Regulations; and Section 102.1 – Restriction on Parking.
And concurrently, to adopt a new Article 83 to the General By-Laws, to be entitled “Off-Street
Handicapped Parking and Curb Ramps”, and to consist of the following language:
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Section 83.1
Off-Street Handicapped Parking Spaces
Any individual, body or entity that has lawful control of a public or private off-street parking
area within the Town is required to reserve parking spaces within said off-street parking
area for vehicles that prominently display official handicapped identification that has been
issued pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 2, or that has been
otherwise issued by any other state of the United States or by any province of Canada. The
number of such reserved parking spaces that is required for any given off-street parking
area shall be determined as provided in the formula that is found in Massachusetts General
Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21(23)(a); provided, that nothing in this By-Law shall be
construed to preclude the Planning Board from exercising any authority it may have to
require, as part of its acceptance of an off-street parking plan, a greater number of such
reserved parking spaces than this formula otherwise would require. Further, the size,
location and manner of identification through signage of all such reserved parking spaces
shall be as provided in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21(23)(b).
Section 83.2
Unlawful Parking in Off-Street Handicapped Parking Spaces
No motor vehicle that does not have displayed upon it official handicapped identification as
described above shall be parked in any such reserved parking space. Further, for the
purposes of this By-Law, any cross-hatch area that abuts any such reserved parking space
shall be considered to be a part of that parking space.
Section 83.3
Unlawful Parking Adjacent to a Handicapped Ramp
No motor vehicle shall be parked in such a manner as to obstruct a curb ramp that is
designed for use by handicapped individuals as a means of egress to or from a public or
private way.
Section 83.4
Penalties
Any motor vehicle that is parked in violation of any of the provisions of this By-Law shall be
fined $250, which shall be issued and enforced in accordance with the provisions of
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, Section 20A1/2 and the Parking Regulations of the
Select Board; provided, that a failure to pay this fine within twenty-one days of its issuance
shall increase it to $255, and a failure to pay this fine prior to the time that the Registrar of
Motor Vehicles is notified by the Town Parking Clerk of the violation shall increase it to $270.
Further, any motor vehicle that is parked in violation of any of the provisions of this By-Law
shall be towed in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40,
Section 22D and the Parking Regulations of the Select Board.
Section 83.5
Definitions
For the purposes of this By-Law, a motor vehicle shall include any type of trailer that is
designed to be towed by a motor vehicle. Further, for the purposes of this By-Law, a motor
vehicle shall be considered to be parked if it has been left unattended or if the person or
persons attending to it do not have the means or ability to move it immediately upon request
or command. Whether a vehicle is running shall not affect this determination.
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And concurrently, to revise General By-Laws, Article 92 – Removal of Vehicle Interfering with
Plowing, by deleting all references therein to the police, including the Chief of Police;
And concurrently, to revise General By-Laws, Section 92.4 – Maximum Rate to be Charged
Owner for Removal and Storage, by deleting its current language, exclusive of the heading, and
replacing it with the following:
The amount to be paid by the owner of the vehicle for all costs that are associated with
the removal, towing and storage of said vehicle shall be the maximum rates that are
permitted by Chapter 159B, Section 6B at the time of said removal, towing and storage.
Motion PASSES.
ARTICLE 11:
YES
221
NO
2
7:30 PM
GENERAL BY-LAW - REVISION OF DOG KENNEL REQUIREMENT
That the Town revise paragraph (a) of General By-Laws Subsection 68.3.– Kennel License,
by changing the phrase “No more than three dogs” to “No more than four dogs” and the phrase
“licensing of four or more dogs” to “licensing of five or more dogs”; and that the Town revise
General By-Laws Subsection 68.3.3 – Fees for Licenses, by deleting the line that reads: “A. Not
more than four dogs $50,00”.
To see if the Town will vote to revise paragraph (a) of the General Bylaws Subsection 68.3.–
Kennel License, by changing the phrase “No more than three dogs” to “No more than four
dogs” and phrase “licensing of four or more dogs” to “licensing of five or more dogs”;
And concurrently to revise General By-Laws Subsection 68.3.3 – Fees for Licenses, by deleting
the line that reads: “A. Not more than four dogs $50,00”.
To AMEND the motion from the floor.
That, due to scrivener’s errors, Article 11 be amended by changing “General Bylaws
Subsection 68.3. – Kennel License” to “General By-Laws Subsection 68.3.2 – Kennel License”
and by changing “$50,00” to “$50.00”.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
7:32 PM
That the Town revise paragraph (a) of General By-Laws Subsection 68.3.2 – Kennel License,
by changing the phrase “No more than three dogs” to “No more than four dogs” and the phrase
“licensing of four or more dogs” to “licensing of five or more dogs”; and that the Town revise
General By-Laws Subsection 68.3.3 – Fees for Licenses, by deleting the line that reads: “A. Not
more than four dogs $50.00”.
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Now comes the vote on the main motion as amended:
Motion PASSES.
YES
221
NO
2
7:33 PM
ARTICLE 12:
ADOPTION OF STRETCH ENERGY CODE
That the Town adopt the “Stretch Energy Code” as promulgated in 780 CMR 115.AA,
including any future editions, amendments, modifications or recodifications thereof.
Motion made to not withdraw Article 12.
Motion FAILS. YES
219
NO
6 7:43 PM
Motion PASSES.
7:44 PM
ARTICLE 13:
APPROPRIATION FROM THE CEMETERY SALE OF LOT FUND
That the Town appropriate the sum of $2,750.00 from the Cemetery Sale of Lot Fund to be
spent on cemetery purposes in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 14, Sections 15 & 25.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 14:
7:45 PM
CREATION OF CEMETERY REVOLVING FUND
That the Town create a Cemetery Revolving Fund for fiscal year 2012 pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E½, to which will be credited certain
revenues that will be used solely for certain expenses and the expenditure of which shall not
exceed $2,280.00 in fiscal year 2012; all as printed in the warrant.
To see if the Town will vote to create a Cemetery Revolving Fund for fiscal year 2012
pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E½, to which will be credited
all revenues that are collected from burials and other cemetery-related fees excluding Sale of
Lots and Perpetual Care, said revenues to be used solely for general operating costs and capital
expenditures with respect to the Town cemeteries as authorized by the Cemetery Commission,
and provided that the total revenues that are utilized in said manner during fiscal year 2012
shall not exceed $2,280.00; or take any other action relative thereto.
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Motion PASSES.
ARTICLE 15:
YES
222
NO
1
7:52 PM
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT UNION
AND COLA FOR THE LIFEGUARDS
That the Town implement the FY 2010-2012 collective bargaining agreement entered into
between the Town and the Dartmouth Management Union and fund a cost-of-living adjustment
(COLA) for lifeguards by appropriating certain FY 2012 sums; and authorize the Town
Accountant to make the necessary adjustments within Schedule A as voted in Article 11 of the
June 7, 2011 Spring Annual Town Meeting; all as printed in the warrant.
Warrant Article #15
To see if the Town will vote to implement the FY 2010-2012 collective bargaining agreement
entered into between the Town and the Dartmouth Management Union and fund a cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) for lifeguards by appropriating the following FY 2012 sums which
includes retro payments for the Management Union:
1) $63,849.76 for the Dartmouth Management Union with $54,848.59 of this sum from the
Tax Levy, $4,521.81 from Sewer Enterprise Fund Receipts, and $4,479.36 from Water
Enterprise Fund Receipts
2) $7,500.00 to fund a reclassification study of the Management Union positions from the
Tax Levy
3) $1,124.44 for the lifeguards from the Tax Levy
and to authorize the Town Accountant to make the necessary adjustments within Schedule A as
voted in Article 11 of the June 7, 2011 Spring Annual Town Meeting; or take any action relative
thereto.
Motion PASSES.
YES
217
NO
6
7:55 PM
ARTICLE 16:
AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROPRIATION – WATERWAYS
That the Town transfer $44,000.00 from Waterways Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to
the Waterways Management Enterprise Fund.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
7:56 PM
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ARTICLE 17:
ACCEPTANCE OF CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT AND
FUNDING OF FY 2012 CAPITAL PLAN
That the Town accept the Capital Planning Committee Report of Capital Needs for FY 2012
(Fall Annual Town Meeting) and fund the same from certain revenue sources; and authorize the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, to borrow $1,775,000.00 and issue bonds or
notes of the Town therefor; all as printed in the warrant.
Warrant Article #17.
To see if the Town will vote to accept the Capital Planning Committee Report of Capital
Needs for FY 2012 (Fall Annual Town Meeting) and fund from the following: $2,039,376.00
from Surplus Revenue; $115,000.00 from appropriations made for the Sprung Building
Construction under Article 6 of the October 20, 2009 Town Meeting; $1,475,000.00 from
Borrowing; $3,329.50 from Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings; $273,329.50 from Water
Enterprise Retained Earnings; $1,200,000.00 from Solid Waste Retained Earnings; and
$300,000.00 from Solid Waste Enterprise Borrowing. The Treasurer, with the approval of the
Select Board, is authorized to borrow $1,775,000.00 pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 44, Section 7, or any other enabling authority and to issue bond or notes of the Town
therefor; or take any other action relative thereto.
ITEM(S)
COST
FUNDING SOURCE
TOWN GOVERNMENT
Vehicle Replacement Hybrid
$22,500.00
Surplus Revenue
Vehicle Replacement F-350 Pick-up
$42,374.00
Surplus Revenue
Vehicle Replacement F-350 Stakebody
$48,377.00
Surplus Revenue
VISION Server Replacement
$10,000.00
Surplus Revenue
Town Hall HVAC Distribution System Upgrade
$135,000.00
Surplus Revenue
Purchase of Multifunctional Copier/Scanning/Printing
$75,000.00
Surplus Revenue
Equipment for Town Buildings
Municipal Facilities Planning & Design
$115,000.00 Sprung Building Account
TOTAL
$448,251.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Cruisers
(2) Administrative Vehicles
TOTAL
DARTMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Public Address System - Multiple Schools
School Technology Updates
Renovation of the Gang Bathroom Facilities - Potter
& DeMello Schools
Parking Lot Drainage & Repaving - Multiple Schools
$100,800.00
$45,000.00
$145,800.00
Surplus Revenue
Surplus Revenue
$175,000.00
$137,000.00
$175,000.00
Surplus Revenue
Surplus Revenue
Surplus Revenue
$575,000.00
Borrowing
384
ADA Compliance Projects - Quinn & Middle Schools,
$900,000.00
Administration Bldg.
TOTAL $1,962,000.00
DPW - ENGINEERING DIVISION
Software Upgrade for AutoCAD/Carlson Civil Suite
TOTAL
DPW - HIGHWAY DIVISION
Road Maintenance & Improvements
(1) Street Sweeper
(1) Road Tractor & Cutting Deck
(1) Portable Pavement Hot Box
(1) 500 Gallon Liquid Calcium Slide Brine Spray
Tank
TOTAL
DPW - WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
Engineering Assistance for Water Meter Upgrade
Assessment
Design, Engineering & Test Drilling of Well at Pinelli
Well Site
TOTAL
$6,659.00
$3,329.50
$3,329.50
$13,318.00
$350,000.00
$251,790.00
$140,000.00
$45,000.00
$24,000.00
TOTAL
Surplus
Surplus
Surplus
Surplus
Surplus
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
$25,000.00
W.E.F. Retained Earn.
$245,000.00
$270,000.00
$660,000.00
$540,000.00
$300,000.00
TOTAL $1,500,000.00
LIBRARIES
North Dartmouth Library Roof
Southworth Flooring
Southworth Furniture
Surplus Revenue
S.E.F. Retained Earn.
$810,790.00
DPW - SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND
(2) Automated Recycling Trucks
(20,000) Covered Rolling Totes
COUNCIL ON AGING
COA Building Energy Efficiency Improvements
TOTAL
Borrowing
S.W.E.F. Retained Earn.
S.W.E.F. Retained Earn.
S.W.E.F. Borrowing
$82,591.00
$82,591.00
Surplus Revenue
$18,400.00
$53,087.00
$25,000.00
$96,487.00
Surplus Revenue
Surplus Revenue
Surplus Revenue
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PARKS
Russells Mills Landing Storage Building Repair
Jones Park Fence Replacement
TOTAL
$23,744.00
$53,054.00
$76,798.00
Surplus Revenue
Surplus Revenue
KEY:
G.F. = General Fund
W.E.F. = Water Enterprise Fund
S.E.F. = Sewer Enterprise Fund
S.W.E.F. = Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
Retained Earn.= Retained Earnings
Valle Blake, Precinct 10 made an Amendment that we vote on each of these items individually.
Town Counsel states that he doesn’t think that would constitute an amendment to the motion.
A two thirds vote is required.
Motion FAILS.
YES
141
NO
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8:38 PM
Moderator states that the motion failed as a two thirds vote was not attained. The last Quorum
attained was 223. A Quorum count was requested. A Teller count was taken and a Quorum
was present with 207 Town Meeting Members at 8:47 PM.
Select Board Member/Town Meeting Member Lara Stone of Precinct #9 requested a move to
reconsider and take another vote. Discussion took place. John Nunes, Town Meeting Member
in Precinct #6 added to the original request for reconsideration by adding that in moving to
reconsider Article 17 that we vote each item separately or by category.
Moderator states that it will be most reasonable to vote each section individually. Moderator
receives a motion for reconsideration and a second. Moderator states she will vote them in
blocks and that those with borrowing will require a 2/3rd’s vote and everything else a simple
majority.
To RECONSIDER Article 17.
SO VOTED.
YES
190
NO
17
8:56 PM
Now comes the Motion to approve the following by Category:
Town Government $448,251.00
SO VOTED.
YES 202
NO
5
8:59 PM
Passes
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Police Department $145,800
SO VOTED.
YES
206
NO
9:00 PM
Passes
Dartmouth Public Schools $1,962,000.00
SO VOTED.
YES
197
NO
10
9:00 PM
Passes
DPW – Engineering Division
SO VOTED.
YES
206
NO
1
9:01 PM
Passes
DPW – Highway Division
SO VOTED.
YES
NO
1
9:01 PM
Passes
9:01 PM
Passes
9:08 PM
Fails
206
1
DPW – Water Enterprise Fund
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
DPW – Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
SO VOTED.
YES 121
NO
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Town Meeting Member John Garfield of Precinct #10 questions how do you accommodate for
abstentions?
Town Counsel states we adopted Town Meeting Time at the Spring Annual Town Meeting as
our guidance and by-law. Town Meeting Time says you count for the purpose of the vote those
people present and voting. The former Moderators position was to consider based on the total
quorum because somebody could abstain. However, we have adopted Town Meeting Time and
it says “those present and voting”. So, the initial vote passed. It leaves us with a motion to
reconsider that was proposed by someone who voted no. Now, the motion to reconsider would
have to be by someone who voted yes. Town Counsel would rule that the current motion to
reconsider is not properly before Town Meeting.
Moderator states that the original motion passed and there is not currently a proper motion to
reconsider.
Motion PASSES.
YES
141
NO
65
8:56 PM
ARTICLE 18:
APPROPRIATION TO THE STABILIZATION FUND FOR FULL DAY
KINDERGARTEN
That the Town transfer the sum of $50,000.00 from surplus revenue for the purpose of
supplementing the Stabilization Fund for Full Day Kindergarten of the Dartmouth Public Schools
pursuant to MGL 40, Section 5B.
Motion PASSES.
YES
204
NO
3
9:14 PM
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ARTICLE 19:
That the Town transfer $85,000.00 from surplus revenue for the purpose of supplementing
the Stabilization Fund pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 5B.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 20:
9:15 PM
APPROPRIATION TO A POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH INSURANCE
LIABILITY FUND
That the Town transfer $300,000.00 from surplus revenue into the Other Post-Employment
Benefits Liability Trust Fund for the purpose of funding future financial obligations of the Town
for health insurance benefits of retirees.
Motion made to table.
Motion FAILS.
9:21 PM
Motion to Postpone Indefinitely.
Motion FAILS.
9:26 PM
Motion PASSES.
YES
ARTICLE 21:
200
NO
7
9:27 PM
SUPPLEMENTS TO THE FY 2012 OPERATING BUDGET
That the Town supplement the FY 2012 operating budget by appropriating various amounts
from the Tax Levy for certain purposes; all as printed in the warrant.
Warrant Article #21.
To see if the Town will vote to supplement the FY 2012 operating budget by appropriating
$48,000.00 from the Tax Levy to the Police Medical Disability Expense budget for special
disability expenses; $2,100.00 from the Tax Levy to the Library budget for passport postage;
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and $35,500.00 from the Tax Levy to the Medicare Payroll Tax budget for the tax; or take any
other action relative thereto.
Motion PASSES.
YES
ARTICLE 22:
206
NO 1
9:31 PM
COMPREHENSIVE WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT OVERHAUL
That the Town authorize the Select Board to file with the General Court of the
Commonwealth a Home Rule Petition to effectuate the adoption of certain legislation, to which
the General Court may make substantive changes only after approval from the Select Board;
and repeal certain Articles, or Sections thereof, from the General By-Laws; and adopt a new
Article 41 of the General By-Laws, to be entitled “Waterways Management Department”; all as
To see if the Town will vote:
1. To authorize the Select Board to file with the General Court of the Commonwealth a Home
Rule Petition to effectuate the adoption of legislation precisely as follows:
“Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the power to make rules and
regulations with respect to the anchorage, moorage and operation of vessels within the tidal
waterways of the Town of Dartmouth, and with respect to the operation and use of those
public landings of the Town of Dartmouth that are designated to the control of the
Dartmouth Waterways Management Department by the Dartmouth Select Board, and of the
structures thereon, shall be vested in the Dartmouth Waterways Management Commission”
The General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the bill, unless the
Select Board approves substantive amendments to the bill before enactment by the General
Court. The Select Board is hereby authorized to approve such substantive amendments,
provided that they are within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition;
2. To repeal the following Articles from its General By-Laws: Article 29: Harbor Master –
Appointment, Removal, Powers and Duties; Article 41: Waterways Management Commission;
Section 61.9: Arthur F. Dias Landing Launching Permits; Section 68.2: Shellfish Licenses; Article
102: Arthur F. Dias Landing; clause #1 of Article 103: Prohibitions on or about Padanaram
Bridge; Article 104: Waterways Management; and Article 113: Non-Criminal Disposition –
Waterways Management Fund;
And
3. To adopt as Article 41 of the General By-Laws a comprehensive Waterways Management
Department By-Law as described below:
Article 41: Waterways Management Department
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Section 1. Establishment of the Waterways Management Department
Subsection 1. Divisions of the Waterways Management Department. There shall be
established a Waterways Management Department (“Department”) that shall consist of a
Waterways Management Commission (“Commission”), a Harbormaster, Assistant
Harbormasters and other employees. The Department shall oversee and govern the tidal
waterways of the Town, as well as those public landings of the Town, including the
structures thereon, that are designated to its control by the Select Board, and shall advise
the Town with respect to the same; provided that the Department shall not oversee or
govern any shellfishing within those tidal waterways.
Subsection 2. Establishment as an Enterprise. In accordance with the adoption of the
provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53F1/2 by the Town on May
7, 1991, the Department is considered to be an “Enterprise” within the meaning of that
statute, and shall operate in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the same.
Section 2. Harbormaster and Assistant Harbormasters
Subsection 1.
General Powers and Duties.
The Harbormaster and any Assistant
Harbormasters shall have all of the powers and designations that are applicable to those
offices, to the maximum extent that is allowed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and any regulations that are promulgated pursuant to the same; furthermore,
they shall be subject to all of the duties of said offices, to the maximum extent that is
required under said laws and regulations. The Harbormaster shall be responsible for the
improvement, maintenance and management of, and the public access to, the tidal
waterways of the Town, shall make and enforce rules and regulations to govern the use of,
and the moorage and anchorage of vessels in, those tidal waterways, and shall supervise the
Assistant Harbormasters and other Department personnel with respect to the same.
Additionally, the Harbormaster shall be responsible for the improvement, maintenance and
management of, and the public access to, the public landings, and the structures thereon,
that are designated to the control of the Department by the Select Board, and for the
enforcement of the rules and regulations that the Select Board promulgates regarding the
operation and use of such public landings and structures, and shall supervise the Assistant
Harbormasters and other Department personnel with respect to the same. Prior to
promulgating any rules or regulations, the Harbormaster shall submit the same to the
Commission for review and comment; provided that such review and comment must occur
within 30 days of such submission and is not binding upon the Harbormaster.
Subsection 2. Budget and Collection of Funds. The Harbormaster shall ensure that all
appropriate receipts, revenues and funds for any licenses, permits and fees that are issued
by the Department, are collected and deposited with the Town as required by statute,
including, without limitation, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53F1/2. The
Harbormaster also shall ensure that all fines that are collected by the Department pursuant
to this By-Law, or any other by-law, rule, regulation or statute, are deposited in the General
Fund of the Town, unless otherwise provided by law. Additionally, in accordance with the
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timetable this is provided in Section 53F1/2, the Harbormaster shall submit to the Select
Board an estimate of the income for the ensuing fiscal year, and a proposed line item
budget, for the Department. At least 30 days prior to such submission, the Harbormaster
shall present the same to the Commission for review and comment; provided that such
review and comment is not binding upon the Harbormaster.
Section 3. Waterways Management Commission
Subsection 1.
Composition, Terms of Office. The Commission shall consist of seven
volunteer members, who shall be residents of the Town of Dartmouth during the entirety of
their terms, and who shall be appointed at large by the Select Board. With respect to any
vacancy on the Commission, whether due to resignation, death, inability to act, or the
expiration of a term, said Commission shall receive all applications for the position, shall
review those applications, and shall forward the same to the Select Board with its
recommendations. Except with respect to any unexpected resignation, death, or inability to
act, such recommendations shall be provided to the Select Board at least one month prior to
the expected date of the vacancy. Otherwise, such recommendations shall be provided to
the Select Board as soon as possible, but not more than one month after the unexpected
vacancy. All such recommendations shall be advisory only, and nonbinding upon the Select
Board. Appointments to the Commission shall be for terms of three years with all
appointments made hereunder staggered and so arranged so that the term of office of not
less than two and not more than three members shall expire each successive year. In
addition to the at-large appointments, the Commission may designate non-voting ex officio
members on an ad-hoc basis to serve for such terms and purposes as may be desirable. The
Harbormaster shall be an ex-oficio, non-voting member of the Commission, and shall serve
as its Clerk.
Subsection 2. Powers and Duties. The Commission shall advise the Harbormaster, the
Select Board and any other relevant Town officials and public bodies regarding policies for
the tidal waterways of the Town and public landings that are designated to the control of the
Department by the Select Board, and shall conduct reviews and studies of the same in
furtherance of that purpose. On an annual basis, and prior to its submission to the Select
Board, the Commission shall review the Harbormaster’s estimate of the Department’s income
for the ensuing fiscal year and proposed line item budget, and shall make recommendations
with respect thereto. The Commission shall, annually, or as otherwise requested, report to
the Select Board, giving information regarding the status and conditions of the Town’s tidal
waterways and the public landings that are designated to the control of the Department by
the Select Board, and any plans, proposals and costs for the development, management and
regulation thereof.
Prior to the promulgation of any rules or regulations by the
Harbormaster, the Commission shall review the same and make recommendations with
respect thereto; provided that such review and recommendation must be completed within
thirty days of the submission to the Commission of the proposed rule or regulation. Nothing
in this Subsection shall provide, or be construed as providing, to the Commission any control
or management over the Harbormaster, Assistant Harbormasters or other personnel of the
Department, or over the operations and budget of the Department.
Section 4. Rules and Regulations. The rules and regulations that are promulgated by the
Harbormaster, pursuant to the statutory powers of that office, shall include the establishment of
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tidal waterways usage and mooring fees. The rules and regulations that are promulgated by
the Select Board, pursuant to its statutory powers, for the use and operation of those public
landings, and the structures thereon, that it designates to the control of the Department, shall
include the establishment of parking permit and vessel launching fees. All such fees that are
promulgated by the Harbormaster or the Select Board shall collected on behalf of, and shall be
revenue of, the Department; provided, however, that nothing in this By-Law shall authorize, or
be construed as authorizing, the promulgation of rules or regulations for the restriction of the
parking of motor vehicles or trailers at any public landing, or for the imposition of fines for the
violation of any such restriction. Any revenue from the enforcement of parking at any public
landings by Department personnel who are so authorized by the Select Board pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 147, Section 10F, shall be deposited into the General
Fund of the Town, and shall not be revenue of the Department. No rule or regulation of the
Harbormaster or the Select Board that is promulgated pursuant to this Section shall contradict,
or be duplicative of, any federal law or law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or any
regulation that is promulgated pursuant to any of the same. In addition to any other
publication requirements, whether statutory or in the Town Charter, the Harbormaster shall
publish all local rules and regulations relating to the tidal waterways and public landings of the
Town that are promulgated pursuant to this Section, and any revocation or amendment of the
same, on the Department’s website, and shall make copies of the same available upon request
at the office of the Harbormaster.
Section 5. Enforcement and Penalties
Subsection 1. Scope of Enforcement Pursuant to this By-law. This Section deals solely with
the enforcement of this By-Law and the rules and regulations that are promulgated pursuant
to the same. Nothing that is contained herein shall limit, or be construed as limiting, any
civil or criminal enforcement authority or power that the Harbormaster or Assistant
Harbormasters may have, or may come to have, under state or federal law, or any
regulations that are promulgated pursuant to the same, including, without limitation, any
powers of arrest and/or detention, summons for criminal process, termination of a voyage,
towing of vessels, exclusion from any area or facility, and levying of fines.
Subsection 2. Non-Criminal Disposition. Any violation of this By-Law, or the rules and
regulations that are promulgated pursuant to the same, shall be enforced in accordance with
the non-criminal procedures that are enumerated in Article 111 – Violations (Non-Criminal)
and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21D. Any fines that are collected
through said enforcement shall be deposited into the General Fund, and shall not be revenue
of the Department.
Subsection 3. Enforcing Persons. As used in this By-Law, and any rules and regulations that
are promulgated pursuant to the same, an “enforcing person” shall include the
Harbormaster, any Assistant Harbormasters, and any other appointed or hired personnel of
the Department besides the members of the Commission, as well as any law enforcement
officer, including environmental law enforcement officer, of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, and any police officer of the Town of Dartmouth.
Subsection 4. Responsible Parties. The owners and/or licensed captains of all vessels shall
be responsible for the operation, dockage, anchorage and moorage of the same within the
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tidal waterways, on at the public landings, of the Town, and shall be subject to any and all
fines and penalties for any violation of this By-Law, or the rules and regulations that are
promulgated pursuant to the same, relating to such operation, dockage, anchorage and
moorage, regardless of whether said owner or licensed captain personally undertakes the
same. Nothing in this Subsection shall be construed to render any owner or licensed captain
of a vessel liable or otherwise responsible for any third-party actions other than the
operation, dockage, anchorage or moorage of said vessel.
Subsection 5. Fines.
a. Category I: first, second and additional offenses within a calendar year shall result in the
following progressive fines: $25.00;
$50.00; and $100.00.
Regulations relating to inspection of moorings;
Regulations relating to the display of identifying information, including permits, on
vessels and moorings;
Regulations relating to the use of waterways without a permit;
Regulations relating to the use of winter stakes; and
Regulations relating to launching of vessels by individuals.
b. Category II: first, second and additional offenses within a calendar year shall result in the
following progressive fines:
$50.00; $100.00; and $200.00.
Regulations relating to fishing and trapping;
Regulations relating to littering;
Regulations relating to the commercial use of public landings;
Regulations relating to the use, transfer or sale of permits; and
Regulations relating to mooring or docking at public facilities.
c. Category III: first, second and additional offenses within a calendar year shall result in
the following progressive fines:
$100.00; $200.00; and $300.00.
Regulations relating to noise;
Regulations relating to the rafting of vessels;
Regulations relating to anchoring;
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Regulations relating to the use of moorings;
Regulations relating to docking at private facilities;
Regulations relating to swimming; and
Regulations relating to launching of vessels by a boatyard or other commercial
operation.
d. Category IV: first and additional offenses within a calendar year shall result in the
following progressive fines: $200.00; and
$300.00.
Regulations relating to tampering with, altering or relocating a mooring;
Regulations relating to the mooring or long-term anchoring of a vessel without a permit;
Regulations relating to the transfer or sale of a mooring;
Regulations relating to the abandonment of a vessel or structure; and
Regulations relating to the adherence to the lawful orders of the Harbormaster or the
designee thereof.
Subsection 6. Continuing Violations. For any continuing violation of this By-Law, or any rule
or regulation that is promulgated pursuant to the same, each day of said violation shall be a
separate offense, and shall be subject to a separate fine accordingly.
Subsection 7. Other Enforcement Remedies. Nothing in this Section shall limit, or be
construed as limiting, the power of the Harbormaster, or the designee thereof, to suspend or
revoke a permit, or to tow, or cause to be towed, a vessel or structure, where such
suspension, revocation or towage is provided by state or federal statute or regulation, or is
expressly noted in any regulations that are promulgated pursuant to Section 4.
Motion FAILS.
ARTICLE 23:
9:38 PM
CHARTER AMENDMENT-FIRST PROPOSED – DELETION OF TOWN
AGENT
That the Town submit to the voters of the Town for approval a certain amendment to
Section 3-1 of the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all as printed in the
Warrant.
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To see if the Town will vote to submit to the voters of the Town for approval the following
amendment to the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012:
That the words “and a town agent” be deleted from Section 3-1.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 24:
9:39 PM
CHARTER AMENDMENT- SECOND PROPOSED – ELECTRONIC
VOTING
That the Town submit to the voters of the Town for approval the addition of a Subsection 214(h) to the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all as printed in the
Warrant.
That a new Subsection 2-14(h) be established, which shall be entitled “Electronic Voting”
and which shall consist of the following language:
“All votes of the Town Meeting shall be counted and recorded using portable electronic
devices, such that the vote of each Town Meeting member is recorded individually and that
a record of all such votes shall be retained and made available to the public. In the event of
a technical failure with this electronic voting system, votes shall be taken by voice count as
determined by the moderator, unless a secret ballot is requested, and provided that this
determination may be challenged through a request for a teller vote.”
Motion FAILS.
9:47 PM
ARTICLE 25:
CHARTER AMENDMENT-THIRD PROPOSED – APPOINTMENT
PROCEDURES
That the Town submit to the voters of the Town for approval certain amendments to
Section 4-2 of the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all as printed in the
Warrant.
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amendments to the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012:
That Section 4-2 be retitled as “Appointment Procedures”; and
That the current language of Section 4-2 be retained within a new Subsection 4-2(a), which
shall be entitled “Merit Principle”; and
That a new Subsection 4-2(b) be established, which shall be entitled “Submission of
Qualifications”, and which shall consist of the following language:
“The Executive Administrator shall make available to the general public a means for
submitting a statement of interest and qualifications for appointment to any appointed
board, committee, commission, task force or other programs/activities for which the town is
seeking volunteers. The Executive Administrator shall retain submissions of any person
expressing an interest in serving in a town office position for at least 2 years from the time of
submission and without regard for the current status of said town offices or positions.”
Motion PASSES.
YES
206
NO
1
9:48 PM
ARTICLE 26:
CHARTER AMENDMENT-FOURTH PROPOSED-ELECTION
SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND LIBRARY TRUSTEES
OF
Subsections 3-3(a) and 3-7(a) of the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all
as printed in the Warrant.
That the following sentence be added to the end of Subsection 3-3(a):
“The members of the School Committee shall be elected in single-member office elections, in
which the candidate who obtains more votes than any other is elected (first-past-thepost/plurality victory).”; and
That the following sentence be added to the end of Subsection 3-7(a):
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“The members of the Board of Library Trustees shall be elected in single-member office
elections, in which the candidate who obtains more votes than any other is elected (firstpast-the-post/plurality victory).”
Motion FAILS.
9:51 PM
ARTICLE 27:
CHARTER AMENDMENT-FIFTH PROPOSED-DELETE CEMETERY
COMMISSION AND REPLACE WITH PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD
Sections 3-5 and 3-9 and Subsections 3-1(a) and 3-2(d) of the Town Charter, which shall take
effect on July 1, 2012; and, in the event that the Town approves Warrant Article 28, submit to
the voters of the Town for approval a certain amendment to the new Section 4-6 of the Town
Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all as printed in the Warrant.
That Section 3-5 be deleted; and
That Section 3-9 be deleted; and
That the words “a cemetery commission” be deleted from Subsection 3-1(a) and replaced
with “a Parks and Recreation Board”; and
That the words “a board of park commissioners” be deleted from Subsection 3-1(a); and
That a new Section 3-5 be established, which shall be entitled “Parks and Recreation Board”,
and which shall consist of the following language:
“(a) Election, Composition, Term of Office – There shall be a Parks and Recreation Board,
which shall consist of five members who shall be elected for terms of three years each. The
terms of office shall be so arranged that as nearly an equal number of the terms of office of
members as is possible shall expire each year. At the first election only of the members of
the Parks and Recreation Board, two members shall be elected for a full three-year term, two
members shall be elected for a two-year term, and one member shall be elected to a oneyear term. The members of the Parks and Recreation Board shall be elected in singlemember office elections, in which the candidate who obtains more votes than any other is
elected (first-past-the-post/plurality victory).
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(b) Powers and Duties – The Parks and Recreation Board shall have all of the powers, duties
and responsibilities that are now, and from time to time, vested by general law, special law,
regulation or by-law in the following types of public bodies: Board of Cemetery
Commissioners, Board of Park Commissioners, and Recreation Commission. The Parks and
Recreation Board shall be, in all respects, the lawful successor of these public bodies, which
shall cease to exist within the Town upon the swearing in of the first elected members of
Parks and Recreation Board.
The powers and duties of the Parks and Recreation Board with respect to public cemeteries
shall include, without limitation, the sole care, superintendence and management of such
public cemeteries within the Town, the laying out of any existing public cemeteries within
the Town and any land that is acquired by the Town for that purpose, the maintenance and
upkeep of these public cemeteries, and the conveyance by deed of lots for burial purposes
within these public cemeteries.
The powers and duties of the Parks and Recreation Board with respect to parks and park
land shall include, without limitation, the acquisition, whether by gift, purchase or eminent
domain, and subject to any necessary appropriation, of land within the Town limits for the
creation of a public park, the laying out and improving of public parks, the promulgation of
rules for the use and governance of such parks, and the maintenance and upkeep of such
parks.”; and
That the phrase “a Director of Parks and Recreation,” be inserted prior to the phrase “a
town counsel” in Subsection 3-2(d); and
That, in the event that the voters approve the revisions to the Charter that are found in
warrant article 28, the entries in the new Section 4-6 chart for the Superintendent of Parks
and for the Director of Recreation be deleted, and the following entry be added to the chart:
Position
Minimum Screening
Committee Composition
Respond to
Direction Of:
Director of Parks
and Recreation
one member from Select Board;
Executive Administrator; one
member from Parks and
Recreation Board
Executive
Administrator
Policy
Guidelines Set
By:
Parks and
Recreation
Board
Motion PASSES. 2/3’rds vote declared by Moderator
10:02 PM
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ARTICLE 28:
CHARTER AMENDMENT-SIXTH PROPOSED-TITLE
CHANGES/HIRING AND SUPERVISION OF TOWN OFFICERS
Section 4-4 and Subsections 4-4(b)(4) and 4-5(c) of the Town Charter, which shall take effect
on July 1, 2012; and submit to the voters of the Town for approval the addition of a Section 4-6
to the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all as printed in the Warrant.
That the text of Subsection 4-4(b)(4) be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following phrase: “the hiring, supervision and termination of department heads as provided
for in this Charter.”; and
That the phrase “department head” in the final paragraph of Section 4-4 be deleted and
replaced with the phrase “permanent full time employee”; and
That the phrase “under the executive administrator” be deleted from the penultimate
paragraph of Section 4-4; and
That the first sentence of Subsection 4-5(c) be deleted in its entirety; and
That a new Section 4-6 be established, which shall be entitled “Hiring and Supervision of
Town Officers”, and which shall consist of the following language:
“The Town Officer positions that are listed below shall be filled by a majority vote of the
Select Board from a list of candidates that have been recommended to it by the relevant
screening committee. The below prescribed membership of each such screening committee
may be supplemented by the Select Board in its discretion. These recommendations shall be
in a form that has been deemed to be appropriate by the Select Board. Additionally, these
appointed Town Officers shall respond to the direction of the relevant individual that is noted
below regarding the regular operations of their departments, notwithstanding their obligation
to follow any policy guidelines that have been established by the applicable public bodies,
where appropriate, as noted below.
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Position
Minimum Screening Committee
Composition
Respond to
Direction Of:
Director of
Budget and
Finance
one member from Select Board; Executive
Administrator; one member from Finance
Committee; one member from School
Committee
Administrator; one member of the law
enforcement community chosen by Select
Board
Administrator; one member from Board of
Public Works
Administrator; one member from Planning
Board
Administrator; one member from Library
Board of Trustees
Administrator; one member from Council on
Aging
Administrator; one member from Health
Board
Administrator; one member from
Waterways Commission
Conservation Commission
Administrator; one member from Zoning
Board of Appeals or Planning Board
Administrator; Director of Budget &
Finance; one member from Board of
Assessors
Administrator; one member from Veterans
Advisory Commission
Executive
Administrator
Chief of Police
Public Works
Director
Planning Director
Library Director
COA Director
Health Director
Harbormaster
Environmental
Affairs
Coordinator
Director of
Inspectional
Services
Administrator of
Assessing
Veteran’s Agent
Superintendent of
Policy
Guidelines Set
By:
Select Board
Executive
Administrator
Board of Public
Works
Executive
Administrator
Planning Board
Executive
Administrator
Library Board of
Trustees
Executive
Administrator
Council on Aging
Executive
Administrator
Health Board
Executive
Administrator
Waterways
Management
Commission
Conservation
Commission
Executive
Administrator
Executive
Administrator
Executive
Administrator
Board of
Assessors
Executive
Administrator
Veterans
Advisory
Commission
Board of Park
Executive
400
Parks
Director of
Recreation
Administrator; one member from Board of
Park Commissioners
Recreation Commission
Administrator
Commissioners
Executive
Administrator
Recreation
Commission
Motion to Postpone indefinitely.
Motion FAILS.
10:48 PM
Motion FAILS.
10:48 PM
ARTICLE 29:
CHARTER AMENDMENT-SEVENTH PROPOSED-INITIATION OF
WARRANT ARTICLES
Subsections 2-11(b) and 2-11(c) of the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012;
all as printed in the Warrant.
That Subsection 2-11(c) be deleted; and
That the text of Subsection 2-11(b), exclusive of its title, be deleted and replaced in its
entirety with the following:
“The select board shall include on the warrant for a town meeting the subject matter of all
petitions that are submitted by (1) any individual elected town officer, (2) any multiple
member body acting by a majority of its members, (3) any ten voters for the annual town
meeting and any one hundred voters or thirty-six town meeting members for a special town
meeting, provided such petitions have been received by it within the time period it has
established for the warrant to be open, and further provided that any such petition that has
been filed by voters must demonstrate the residency of the petitioners and such residency
must be verified, all as provided in the general laws. Articles on the warrant shall list the
petitioner(s). Whenever a town meeting is to be called the select board shall give notice by
publication in a local newspaper of such intention and shall include in the warrant for such
401
town meeting the subject matter of all petitions which are received at its office on or before
four o’clock in the afternoon of the fourth business day following such publication.”
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
ARTICLE 30:
10:49 PM
CHARTER AMENDMENT-EIGHTH
ELECTION-BALLOT ORDER
PROPOSED-ANNUAL
TOWN
Subsection 3-1(e) of the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all as printed
in the Warrant.
That the words “alphabetically according to their surnames” be deleted from Subsection 31(e) and replaced with “according to random lottery”; and
That the words “incumbents first” be deleted from Subsection 3-1(e).
Motion FAILS.
10:31 PM
ARTICLE 31:
CHARTER AMENDMENT- NINTH PROPOSED – MODERATOR
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MODERATOR
Section 2-8 and Subsection 3-11(b) of the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1,
2012; all as printed in the Warrant.
That the following language be inserted before the last sentence of the first paragraph of
Section 2-8:
402
“At the first town meeting session at which the moderator presides following his or her
election, the moderator shall appoint a deputy moderator to serve as acting moderator in the
event of his or her temporary absence or disability, or in situations involving a conflict of
interest. The appointment of a deputy moderator shall be subject to confirmation by the
town meeting. The deputy moderator shall perform such other duties as may from time to
time be assigned to the office of moderator by bylaw or other vote of the town meeting.”;
and
That the words “a moderator is” in the last sentence of the first paragraph of Section 2-8 be
replaced with “both the moderator and deputy moderator are”; and
That the words “and deputy moderator” be inserted immediately after the words “and in the
absence of the town moderator” in Subsection 3-11(b).
Motion FAILS. 10:55 PM
ARTICLE 32:
CHARTER AMENDMENT-TENTH PROPOSED-SECTION 7 –
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS-RELOCATE, DELETE AND
RE-CODIFIED SECTIONS 7-1 THROUGH 7-5
Sections 7-1 through 7-5 of the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all as
printed in the Warrant.
That Section 7-1 be relocated to Article 1 as Section 1-8; and
That Subsections 7-5(a) and (b) be deleted; and
That Sections 7-2 through 7-4 be recodified as Section 7-1 through 7-3, respectively; and
That Section 7-5, with Subsections (c) and (d) be recodified as Section 7-4, with Subsections
(a) and (b).
Motion FAILS.
10:58 pm
403
ARTICLE 33:
CHARTER AMENDMENT-ELEVENTH PROPOSED-CHANGE
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR TO TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
That the Town submit to the voters of the Town for approval a certain amendment to the
Town Charter that would change the title of the Executive Administrator to “Town
Administrator”, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all as printed in the Warrant.
That every instance of the phrase “Executive Administrator” be changed to “Town
Administrator”.
Motion PASSES.
YES
197
NO
10
11:00 PM
ARTICLE 34:
CHARTER AMENDMENT-TWELFTH PROPOSED-CREATE NEW SUBSECTION 3-1(¡) – RECALL OF ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS
That the Town submit to the voters of the Town for approval the addition of a Subsection 31(i) to the Town Charter, which shall take effect on July 1, 2012; all as printed in the
Warrant.
That a new Subsection 3-1(i) be established, which shall be entitled “Recall of Elected Town
Officers” and which shall consist of the following language:
That an affidavit signed by at least 200 registered voters, including 15 from each precinct, be
filed with the Town Clerk containing the name and title of the Elected Town Officer whose
removal is sought.
If the affidavit is determined to be valid, the Town Clerk shall thereupon deliver to the first
10 names on the affidavit a blank petition form to be used for the collection of petition
signatures. The petitions forms must be returned to the Town Clerk within 20 days of their
issuance and must contain the signatures of at least 20% of the number of persons
registered to vote as of the date of the most recent town election.
404
If the petition is determined to be valid, provision shall be made for a special recall election
to be held within 90 days but no sooner than 65 days thereafter, except in the event that a
regular town election or other special election shall be held within 110 days, in which case
the recall election shall be held concurrently.
Ballots used in a recall election shall ask if the Elected Town Officer named shall be recalled,
and shall provide the names of candidates seeking the office of the Officer recalled. An
Officer whose recall is sought shall not be a candidate to succeed to the office in the event
the recall vote is in the affirmative. The nomination of other candidates, the publication of
the warrant for the recall election and the conduct of the same shall all be in accordance
with the provisions of this Charter and general laws regulating elections.
If the votes cast upon the question of recall is in the affirmative, the candidate receiving the
highest number of votes shall be declared elected and shall serve the balance of the
unexpired term, provided that at least 35% of those persons registered to vote at the time of
the election shall have voted with respect to the question of the recall. If the Officer is
recalled, he shall be deemed removed from office upon certification of the election results.
No recall petitions shall be filed against Officers during the first six months of their term or
during the final six months of their term, or in the case of an Officer subject to a recall
election and not recalled thereby, until at least 6 months after the recall election.
To Amend as follows: Change paragraph two from 200 registered voters to 2,000 and
paragraph 5 by changing from 35% to 20%.
Motion PASSES.
11:08 PM
Now comes the vote on the main motion as amended.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
11:22 PM.
To dissolve the Fall Annual Town Meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.
11:22 PM
ATTEST:
_______________________________________________
405
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 Total
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
WILLIAM J TRIMBLE
Write-in
Jonathan Carvalho
2253
103
49
53
1
0
1666
60
16
43
1
0
2671
35
15
20
0
0
2234
57
16
40
1
0
2434
151
49
101
1
0
2224
96
42
52
2
0
2375
119
42
74
1
2
2104
121
38
81
2
0
2470
252
108
135
4
5
2403
170
65
102
3
0
22834
1164
440
701
16
7
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
ROBERT H MICHAUD
Write-in
2253
103
41
61
1
1666
60
15
45
0
2671
35
20
15
0
2234
57
21
35
1
2434
151
62
89
0
2224
96
42
54
0
2375
119
43
75
1
2104
121
46
75
0
2470
252
112
139
1
2403
170
70
100
0
22834
1164
472
688
4
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
ROBERT L OLIVEIRA
CHRISTOPHER D
OLIVER
JONATHAN
SCHWARTZ
Write-in
Raymond Oswald
2253
206
0
174
1666
120
6
37
2671
70
1
20
2234
114
5
30
2434
302
4
77
2224
192
6
58
2375
238
4
74
2104
242
0
77
2470
504
3
127
2403
340
6
89
22834
2328
35
763
44
39
18
27
87
48
57
62
77
66
525
27
0
0
245
23
0
0
105
14
0
0
53
23
1
2
88
65
0
0
233
32
0
0
144
48
0
2
185
51
0
0
190
169
0
2
378
91
2
0
254
543
3
6
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
2253
206
99
1666
120
33
2671
70
37
2234
114
48
2434
302
112
2224
192
87
2375
238
92
2104
242
70
2470
504
228
2403
340
52
22834
2328
858
SELECT BOARD LOT #4
*
ASSESSOR
*
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER
*
*
LIBRARIES TRUSTEE 3yrs
406
*
*
LORRAINE CAREY
WENDY GARF-LIPP
Write-in
59
48
0
46
41
0
19
14
0
35
31
0
98
92
0
54
49
2
72
74
0
90
82
0
152
124
0
145
95
0
770
650
2
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
SARAH C ARRUDA
Write-in
2253
101
44
57
0
1666
60
17
43
0
2671
35
14
21
0
2234
57
20
37
0
2434
151
44
107
0
2224
96
28
68
0
2375
119
37
82
0
2104
121
25
96
0
2470
252
101
151
0
2403
170
67
103
0
22834
1162
397
765
0
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
THOMAS W
HARDMAN
Write-in
2253
101
44
1666
60
16
2671
35
16
2234
57
21
2434
151
51
2224
96
32
2375
119
41
2104
121
27
2470
252
104
2403
170
65
22834
1162
417
57
0
44
0
19
0
36
0
100
0
63
1
78
0
94
0
147
1
105
0
743
2
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
KATHLEEN COSTA
Write-in
2253
101
43
58
0
1666
60
15
45
0
2671
35
11
24
0
2234
57
20
37
0
2434
151
55
96
0
2224
96
35
61
0
2375
119
41
78
0
2104
121
30
91
0
2470
252
112
140
0
2403
170
65
104
1
22834
1162
427
734
1
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
LORRI-ANN MILLER
Write-in
2253
101
41
60
0
1666
60
14
46
0
2671
35
17
18
0
2234
57
20
37
0
2434
151
51
100
0
2224
96
31
65
0
2375
119
35
84
0
2104
121
26
95
0
2470
252
100
152
0
2403
170
68
102
0
22834
1162
403
759
0
LIBRARIES TRUSTEE 1yr
*
BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBER
*
CEMETERY COMMISSIONER
*
PLANNING BOARD MEMBER
*
407
HOUSING AUTHORITY
*
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
MARIA L CONNOR
Write-in
2253
101
45
56
0
1666
60
17
43
0
2671
35
14
21
0
2234
57
19
38
0
2434
151
48
103
0
2224
96
33
63
0
2375
119
36
83
0
2104
121
23
98
0
2470
252
104
148
0
2403
170
69
101
0
22834
1162
408
754
0
Registered Voters
Times Counted
Times Blank Voted
JOHN P COSTA
Write-in
2253
101
42
59
0
1666
60
14
46
0
2671
35
12
23
0
2234
57
20
37
0
2434
151
50
101
0
2224
96
31
65
0
2375
119
40
79
0
2104
121
28
93
0
2470
252
110
142
0
2403
170
74
96
0
22834
1162
421
741
0
1
2253
101
0.04%
2
1666
60
0.04%
3
2671
35
0.01%
4
2234
57
0.03%
5
2434
151
0.06%
6
2224
96
0.04%
7
2375
119
0.05%
PARK COMMISSIONERS MBR
*
SUMMARY
PRECINCTS
Total Voters
Total Voted
Percent of Voters
Town Meeting Members - Precinct #1
MARGARET-MARY CABRAL
LILI A CHAMBERLAIN
KIMBERLY-JO DIAS
EILEEN T MARLAND
KATHRYN OUELLETTE
ARTHUR THIBODEAU,III
CLAIRE A THIBODEAU
CECILIA C WHIPP
WILLIAM D WHIPP
Paul Bancroft
John Marques
Robert Oliveira
8
9
2104
2470
121
252
0.06% 10.00%
10 TOTAL
2403 22834
170
1162
7.00% 0.05%
3 Year
41
47
40
38
46
39
37
37
35
1
2
4
408
Michelle Silvia
1
JOAN A FORTIN
RUBEN GOLDSTEIN
WAYNE A HAWES
ROBERT H MICHAUD
BERNICE ROBIDOUX
RAYMOND ROBIDOUX
JOHN R SWANSON
N. COLEMAN SWANSON
Wesley R. Lima
3 Year
ROBERT W CARNEY
ELLSWORTH C CHASE
JUDITH A SAGAR
Christopher J. Garth
Sarah A. McPherson
Andre D. Thibodeau, III
3 Year
VICTOR A ANDERSEN
STEPHEN F CARAVANA
JOHN D COSTA, JR
KATHLEEN COSTA
3 Year
CHARLES LALLY
JOSEPH E McCONNELL
SHAWN D McDONALD
BRUCE W PAVAO
CECILIA P PAVAO
30
39
35
37
29
29
33
31
24
17
19
1
1
1
30
30
30
29
Resigned
32 5/2/11
28
36
31
30
409
JOHN V SOUSA
Gil Borges
David J. Costa
John A. Levesque
PATRICE D COHOLAN
KRISTEN A LANCASTER
DAVID LEBEAU
JACQUELYN E McDONALD
SUZANNE E McDONALD
STANLEY M MICKELSON
MARK ROBIDOUX
DOLORES D SHAREK
EDMUND F TAVARES
JOSEPH E TOOMEY, JR
Aaron Gotlib
Barbara Gotlib
Frank S. Gracie, III
34
1
1
1
3 Year
73
75
74
71
72
76
79
81
84
81
2 Refused/Resigned 4/23/11
2 Refused/Resigned 4/23/11
2
2 Yr. Unexpired Term
Craig O. Tjersland
KEVIN J LEE
CYNTHIA G MORRIS
JOHN L NUNES
MARY L NUNES
BEVERLY ANN SILVIA
JASON T WENTWORTH
MATTHEW PEREIRA
2
3 Year
61
50
62
57
55
50
61
410
Robert Santos
Troy N. Tufano
1
1
2 Yr. Unexpired Term
Gary J. Pires
Jeremy J. Ventura
1
1
BROCK N CORDEIRO
CHARLES A DAYS
DONALD A MARA
BRIAN W MIKKELSON
C. TULLOCH MIKKELSON
JULIO OLIMPIO
BARBARA SAINT-AUBIN
RICHARD SAUNDERS, JR
TARA L SHERMAN
Dolores V. Sousa
Sonja K. White
Linda M. Oggenfuss
David J. Oliveira
DAVID ANTUNES
LYNNE M ANTUNES
GAIL F COSTA
CHARLES A DITATA
KIMBERLY H ESTES
JOHN P HARAN
TIMOTHY J LANCASTER
61
49
47
45
46
50
48
57
48
52
56
3
3 Year
86
84
78
78
77
71
81
411
DAVID A TATELBAUM
ARTHUR P DOMINGOS
STEPHEN J MEDEIROS
JAMES A VIEIRA
Kevin Estes
Jeremy B. Whitney
79
68
69
68
4
2
PATRICIA A BURKE
JOSEPH GLENNON, III
NANCY A HOWLAND
GREGORY D JONES
EDWARD G LUND, JR
JUDITH N LUND
ROBERT D MILLER
ENID M SILVA
LARA H STONE
ROBERT W SZALA
LORI S WEEKS
JAMES C BOSWORTH
Michael J. Gagne
One Year Unexpired
Kevin Melo
3 Year
DAVID A BROWNELL
JUDITH C BROWNELL
FREDERICK DABNEY, JR
JOHN N GARFIELD, JR
NATALIE F GARFIELD
PHILIP C LENZ
3 Year
135
140
142
160
140
145
126
159
181
118
148
143
6
3
101
97
92
90
90
74
412
JOE MICHAUD
LAURA O'NEIL
HAVEN C ROOSEVELT
BARRY WALKER
MARIANNE J WALKER
ROBERT J GAUVIN
William J. Milbury
99
79
76
91
80
69
6
413
414

Town of Dartmouth 2011 Annual Town Report

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